University Of Cape Coast Faculty Of Education
FACULTY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
B.Ed. (Basic Education)
B.Ed. (Early Childhood Education)
B.Sc. (Psychology)
B.Ed. (Physical Education)
B.Ed. (Management)
B.Ed. (Social Sciences)
B.Ed. (Social Studies)
B.Ed. (Arts)
B.Ed (Accounting)
B.Ed. (Mathematics)
B.Ed. (Computer Science)
B.Ed. (Science)
B.Ed. (Home Economics)
B.Ed. (Health Sciences)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
B.Ed. (BASIC EDUCATION)
Candidates must have passes in Core Mathematics, Core
English and Integrated Science or Social Studies
In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3)
elective subjects selected from category a, b, or c.
(a) Literature in English, Ghanaian Language (Akan/
Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Religious Studies, History,
French
(b) Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics
(c) Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology.
(d) Management in Living, Clothing and Textiles,
Food and Nutrition.
B.Ed. (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
Candidates must have at least C6 in WASSCE or D in
SSSCE in Core Mathematics, Core English and
Integrated Science or Social Studies
In addition, candidates must have at least C6 in WASSCE
or D in SSSCE in any three (3) elective subjects.
B.Sc. (PSYCHOLOGY)
Candidates must at least C6 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE in
the following Core Subjects: English, Mathematics and
Integrated Science or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have at least C6 in WASSCE
or D in SSSCE in any three (3) elective subjects.
B.Ed. (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)
Candidates must possess at least grade ‘C6’ in WASSCE
or ‘D’ in SSSCE in six (6) subjects including Core English,
Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social
Studies with overall aggregate of 36. Candidates would
be subjected to the following practical examinations
and assessments.
i. Motor Educability Test
ii. Cardiovascular Endurance Test
iii. A Selected game
N.B.: Selection of candidates for admission will depend
on both the SSSCE/WASSCE results and performance in
the practical tests.
The date for the practical tests would be communicated
to B.Ed. (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) candidates later.
B.Ed. (MANAGEMENT)
Candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE)
in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE)
or D (SSSCE) in three (3) elective subjects under
Accounting/Secretarial options namely; Accounting,
Business Management, Economics, Clerical Office
Duties, Typing and Principles of Costing.
B.Ed. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE)
in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE)
or D (SSSCE) in any three (3) of the following subjects:
Economics, Geography, History, Accounting, Business
Management, Elective Mathematics, and Principles of
Costing.
The following are the various combinations:
Accounting/Management
Accounting/Economics
Economics/Management
Economics/Geography
Accounting/Mathematics
Economics/Mathematics
Geography/Mathematics
Management/Mathematics
B.Ed. (SOCIAL STUDIES)
Candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE)
in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE)
or D (SSSCE) in Geography and at least C6/D in any two
(2) of the following elective subjects: Economics,
History or Government.
B.Ed. (ARTS)
Candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE)
in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE)
or D (SSSCE) in any three (3) of the following subjects:
Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language
(Akan/Ewe/Dagare/ Ga), History, Religious Studies and
Music.
The following are the various combinations
English/French
English/Ghanaian Language
English/Religious Studies
English/Music
English/History
French/Ghanaian Language
French/Religious Studies
French/Music
French/History
Ghanaian Language/Religious Studies
Ghanaian Language/Music
Ghanaian Language/History
History/Religious Studies
History/Music
Music/Religious Studies
B.Ed. (ACCOUNTING)
Candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE)
in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE)
or D (SSSCE) in Financial Accounting and any two (2) of
the following subjects: Business Management,
Economics, Principles of Costing and Elective
Mathematics.
B.Ed. (MATHEMATICS)
Candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE)
in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.
In addition candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE)
or D (SSSCE) in Elective Mathematics plus any two (2) of
the following elective subjects: Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Economics, Geography, Business Management
and Accounting.
B.Ed (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
Candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE)
in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies plus any three (3) of the
following elective subjects: Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and Biology.
B.Ed. (SCIENCE)
Candidates must have at least C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE)
in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies plus any three (3) of the
following elective subjects: Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and Biology.
B.Ed. (HOME ECONOMICS)
Candidates must have the following:
a) At least C6 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE in Core
English, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies
b) At least C6 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE in
Management in Living and any other two (2)
elective subjects relevant to the preferred
option.
i. For Clothing and Textiles Option, the
appropriate electives are: Clothing and Textiles
(compulsory) and any other one of the following
subjects, Art, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or
Elective Mathematics and Economics.
ii. For Food and Nutrition Option, the
appropriate electives are: Foods and Nutrition
(compulsory) and any other one of the following
subjects, Art, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or
Elective Mathematics, French and Economics.
B.Ed. (HEALTH SCIENCES)
i. Candidates must possess GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes
(grade 6 or better) in five (5) subjects including English
Language, Mathematics and General Science. Passes at
the GCE ‘A’ Level will be an advantage.
Or
ii. At least, C6 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE in Core English,
Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social
Studies.
In addition to (i) or (ii) above, candidates must possess
a THREE (3) YEAR DIPLOMA awarded by an accredited
Health Training Institution with at least THREE (3) YEARS
working experience (excluding “rotation” for nurses) in
relevant areas such as General Nursing, Environmental
Health, Disease Control, Community Health, Midwifery,
Nutrition or Psychiatry.
Applicants should include certified copies of their
academic transcript showing semester-by-semester GPA
and FCGPA.