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Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Development

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SAQA ID117495
NQF Level7
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a Level 7 Bachelor of Education focused on early childhood and development within the schooling field. It is intended to provide higher-education preparation related to education and the development of young children, but its current availability and status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in higher-education study related to early childhood, child development and education may consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for education-related work involving young children and early childhood development. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No specific related career pathways are recorded here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational understanding of early childhood development
  • Foundational understanding of education in the schooling field

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Development
SAQA ID
117495
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
360
Field
5
Subfield
Schooling
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018.
  • Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification being advertised matches the relevant SAQA record.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, teaching or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification’s current availability, enrolment deadlines and award details directly with the provider.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.