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North-West University: Admission Requirements for Education Degrees! The North-West University (NWU) offers a variety of Bachelor of Education (BEd) degrees across various specializations

Thinking about pursuing a career in education? North-West University (NWU) offers a variety of Bachelor of Education (BEd) degrees to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the classroom.

This guide provides an overview of the admission requirements for NWU’s education degrees. However, it’s important to note that this information is subject to change and may not be exhaustive. Always refer to the official NWU website for the most up-to-date information: www.nwu.ac.za

General Admission Requirements:

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission due to limited capacity and high demand.

National Senior Certificate with endorsement for bachelor’s studies.
Achieve specific subject combinations and performance levels as outlined in Government Gazette 31231 (2008).
A minimum score of 26 on the Admission Point Score (APS) was calculated from designated and additional subjects (excluding Life Orientation).

Additional Requirements (program-specific):

BEd Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE):
Clearance certificate for working with children as per the Children’s Act.
Access to a computer and sufficient Wi-Fi.
BEd Foundation Phase Grade R – 3:
Specific subject combinations based on the chosen medium of instruction (MC, PC, VC, Distance).
BEd Intermediate Phase Grade 4 – 6:
Specific subject combinations based on the chosen medium of instruction (PC, VC).
Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 (for programs with Mathematics, Science, and Technology).
BEd Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12:
Subject-specific requirements for various specializations (e.g., English, Physical Science, Accounting, etc.).

Distance Learning:

NWU offers several BEd programs through distance learning. Visit https://distance.nwu.ac.za/ for more information.

HEQSF Alignment:

The NWU is currently aligning its qualifications with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF). This may lead to changes in program names and curriculum before the 2025 academic year.

Bachelor of Education (BEd) Programs

Here’s a summary of the Bachelor of Education (BEd) programs offered, focusing on key information:

Program	Focus	Language Requirements	Subject Requirements (if applicable)	Duration (years)	Campuses
BEd Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)	Birth to four years	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Clearance certificate to work with children	4	Distance Learning
BEd Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3)	Early childhood education	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Varies depending on chosen medium of instruction	4	Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
BEd Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6)
* Math, Science & Technology		Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Math (Level 3) OR Technical Math (Level 4)	4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark
* Life Skills & Social Sciences		Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)		4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
BEd Senior & Further Education & Training (Grade 7 – 12)		Home OR First Additional Language (Level 4)	Varies depending on chosen specialization	4	Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
* Economics
* History
* Business Studies
* English	Home (Level 4) OR First Additional (Level 5)	Home/First Additional Language (Level 4)		4	Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
* Physical Science	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Physics (Level 4), Math (Level 4) OR Technical Math (Level 5)	4	Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark
* Accounting	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Accounting (Level 4)	4	Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
* Mathematics	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Math (Level 5)	4	Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
* Afrikaans	Afrikaans Home (Level 5) & First Additional (Level 4)		4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
* Life Sciences	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Life Science (Level 4)	4	Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark
* Life Orientation	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Life Orientation (Level 4)	4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
* Engineering Graphics & Design	Home OR First Additional Language (Level 4)		4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Distance Learning
* Computer Application Technology	Home OR First Additional Language (Level 4)		4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark
* Sesotho	Sesotho Home (Level 4) & First Additional (Level 4)		4	Potchefstroom, Distance Learning
* Mechanical Technology	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Math (Level 3) OR Bridging course + Math (Level 3) / Math Literacy (Level 4) / Technical Math (Level 4)	4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark
* Civil Technology	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Same as Mechanical Technology	4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark
* Electrical Technology	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Same as Mechanical Technology	4	Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark
* Information Technology	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)		4	Potchefstroom
* Art	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)		4	Potchefstroom
* Mathematical Literacy	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)	Math (Level 3) OR Math Literacy (Level 5) OR Technical Math (Level 4)	4	Vanderbijlpark
* Geography	Home & First Additional Language (Level 4)		4	Mahikeng,

Contact the Faculty of Education:

Information is subject to change. Always refer to the NWU official yearbook for the latest details: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/education-2026

For any questions or clarifications, contact the Faculty of Education to ensure you register for the correct program.