Faculty of Education
The University of the Free State’s Faculty of Education trains teachers in several disciplines. Our main role is to prepare pre-service teachers for their work in schools, ensuring that they have a strong disciplinary base for their profession.
THE FOLLOWING DEGREES ARE PRESENTED ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN AND QWAQWA CAMPUSES
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor in Education (BEd): Four-year Curriculum
- Foundation Phase (Grades R–3)
- Intermediate Phase (Grade 4–6)
- Senior Phase (Grades 7–9) and Further Education and Training Phase (Grades 10–12)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Required
AP Score of 30 + A minimum achievement level 4 (50%) for language of instruction
Note: Additional admission requirements apply for the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Music, and Sesotho.
Postgraduate Degrees
BEd Hons: Full-time, one year (Four Areas of Specialisation)
BEd Hons: Part-time, two years (Four Areas of Specialisation)
MEd: One year (14 different Education Specialisations)
Master’s Degree in Higher Education Studies: One year
PhD: Two years (14 different Education Specialisations)
PhD in Higher Education Studies: Two years