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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Education

The Bachelor of Education in Education is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Bachelor of Education offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) is a four-year, full-time internationally recognised qualification, offering specialisation in early childhood development, and primary and secondary school specialisations.

The Wits School of Education offers high-quality teaching and research through thoughtfully developed undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as access to engaging seminars facilitated by well known academics in education, teaching, and learning.
You can choose from three BEd degrees:

• Foundation Phase Teaching: Grades R-3
• Intermediate Phase Teaching: Grades 4-7
• Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching: Grades 8-12

The BEd qualifies you to teach in any school in South Africa, and to register with the South African Council of Educators (SACE). A BEd from Wits provides career options in teaching or educational research.If you want to qualify as a teacher at the secondary (high) school level, you  may choose a first degree programme (such as a BA, BSc, or BCom), followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Curriculum

While certain courses are compulsory for all BEd students, you can take other courses that prepare you to teach particular phases and teach subjects effectively to different age groups. All students undertake regular practical teaching experience during their studies.