Faculty of Education

🎓 Education & Teaching

Teachers shape the future. From inspiring young learners to developing education policy, careers in education require patience, creativity, and a deep commitment to helping others grow.

Degrees & Pathways

BEd Foundation Phase(4 yrs)BEd Intermediate Phase(4 yrs)BEd Senior Phase(4 yrs)BEd FET(4 yrs)PGCE(1 yr)BEd Honours(1 yr)MEdPhD Education

Career Paths

Foundation Phase TeacherHigh School TeacherSchool PrincipalEducation SpecialistCurriculum DeveloperEducation PsychologistLearning Support SpecialistEducation Policy Analyst

Lateral Pathways

Careers that use the same skills in different contexts

Corporate TrainerEdTech DesignerYouth Programme Manager

Where to Study (Public)

UCTStellenboschWitsUPUJUKZNNWUUNISACPUTUFSRhodesUFHWSU

Private Institutions

Varsity CollegeSTADIOCornerstoneUNISA

Career Ideas

Private School Principal

Lead an independent school and shape its vision

EdTech Product Manager

Build educational technology platforms

Corporate Learning Specialist

Design training programmes for businesses

Special Needs Educator

Support learners with diverse learning requirements

Education Policy Analyst

Shape national education strategy and reform

International School Teacher

Teach abroad in global school networks

Professional Registration

SACE — Educator

South African Council for Educators. All teachers must register with SACE before they can be employed in a public or private school. Registration requires a recognised teaching qualification (BEd or PGCE). SACE also handles disciplinary matters and ensures professional standards in education.

Applies to: All graduates planning to teach at any level from foundation phase through to FET.

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