Bachelor of Education: Special Needs Education
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a Level 7 bachelor’s qualification focused on education for learners with special educational needs in school settings. It is associated with the Schooling subfield and carries 192 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in education and in supporting learners with special educational needs in school environments might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant institution.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for education-related work involving special needs education and schooling. It does not by itself guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of special needs education in school settings
- Ability to consider the needs of diverse learners in educational contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Education: Special Needs Education
- SAQA ID
- 15551
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 192
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Schooling
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and availability, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification information matches the provider’s current documentation.
- Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or additional requirements are relevant to the work you plan to pursue.