University of Education, Winneba: Courses Offered

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is a distinguished public university in Ghana, established in 1992. It is dedicated to teacher education and producing professional educators who can drive Ghana's economic and social development. The university operates across multiple campuses, including three in Winneba and one in Ajumako, all located in the Central Region of Ghana.

Main entrance to the University of Education, Winneba

UEW has twenty-nine academic departments and centers, organized into seven faculties.

Here is a comprehensive list of accredited courses offered at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), categorized by degree type and campus.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

College of Languages Education - Ajumako

• B. A. (Dagbani, Dagaare, Gonja, Gurune and Kasem Education)
• B. A. (Ga and Dangme Education)
• B. A. EWE EDUCATION
• B. A. FANTE, NZEMA AND TWI EDUCATION
• B.A. GA AND DANGME EDUCATION

Winneba Campus

• B. A. (Fante, Nzema and Twi Education)
• B. A. (Music Education)
• B. A. ENGLISH EDUCATION
• B. A. GRAPHIC DESIGN
• B. A. Political Science Education
• B. A. SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION
• B. A. THEARTRE ARTS
• B. A. [Geography Education]
• B. A. [History Education]
• B.A. ART EDUCATION
• B.A. FRENCH EDUCATION
• B.A. ENGLISH EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics Education
• BACHELOR OF ARTS MUSIC

College of Technology Education - Kumasi

• B. A. ARABIC EDUCATION
• B. A. ENGLISH EDUCATION

Business Administration

• B.BA. ACCOUNTING Winneba Campus
• B.BA. ACCOUNTING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.BA. EXECUTIVE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.BA. HUMAN RESOURCE Winneba Campus
• B.BA. MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.BA. SECRETARIAL EDUCATION WITH FRENCH College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• Bachelor of Business Administration (B. B. A.) Winneba Campus
• Bachelor of Business Administration (B. B. A.) Option: Management College of Technology Education - Kumasi

Education

• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• B.ED Degree Programmes
• B. Ed BASIC EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• B. Ed. (Early Childhood Education) Winneba Campus
• B.Ed. SPECIAL EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• 4- YEAR B.Ed COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION AND DISABILITY STUDIES ( CBRDS) Winneba Campus

Science

• B. Sc. (Business Administration) Option: Procurement and Supply Chain Management College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B. Sc. (Management Education) College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B. Sc. (Secretarial Education) College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B. SC. ACCOUNTING EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B. SC. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B. Sc. Health Administration and Education Winneba Campus
• B. SC. INFORMATION AND COM. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B. SC. MANAGEMENT EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.Sc Automotive Technology Education College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC Electrical/Electronic Technology Education College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.Sc Information Technology Education College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. (BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS) College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING) College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. ADMINISTRATION (BANKING AND FINANCE) College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. ADMINISTRATION (BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS) College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. ADMINISTRATION (PURCHASING AND SUPPLY) College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. AGRICULTURE EDUCATION College of Agriculture Education - Mampong Ashanti
• B.Sc. Biological Sciences Education College of Agriculture Education - Mampong Ashanti
• B.SC. CATERING AND HOSPITALITY EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.Sc. Catering and Hospitality Management Education College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.Sc. Catering and Hospitality Management Education College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION EDUCATION. College of Agriculture Education - Mampong Ashanti
• B.SC. HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• B.SC. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Winneba Campus
• B.SC. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. INTEGRATED SCIENCE EDUCATION College of Agriculture Education - Mampong Ashanti
• B.SC. INTEGRATED SCIENCE EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• B.SC. MARKETING College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• B.SC. MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.Sc. Mechanical Technology Education College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• B.SC. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• B.SC. PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• B.SC. SPORTS COACHING Winneba Campus
• B.SC. WOOD TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi
• BSc. FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES EDUCATION College of Technology Education - Kumasi

Diploma Programs

• DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION
• DIPLOMA IN EARLY GRADE EDUCATION
• DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING STUDIES
• DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES
• DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION

Post Diploma Programs

• POST DIPLOMA - BASIC EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• POST DIPLOMA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Winneba Campus
• POST DIPLOMA GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING Winneba Campus
• POST-DIPLOMA - COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION AND DISABILITY STUDIES (DEGREE).

Post Graduate Diploma

• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)

Master's Degree Programs

• MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ENGLISH
• MASTER OF EDUCAITON IN MATHEMATICS
• MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements vary depending on the program. Here are some general requirements:

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A1. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION (UPPER PRIMARY EDUCATION)

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

• WASSCE with Credits (A1 - C6) in six (6) subjects including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects.
• SSSCE with Credits (A1 - C6) in six (6) subjects including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects.
• Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details)
• Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) certificate holders from any recognized tertiary institution will be placed at level 300 of the programme as Post Diploma in Basic Education Students (ie. They will pursue the programme for two years)
• Tertiary Diploma Certificate Holders (other than the DBE) from any recognized tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (ie. They will pursue the programme for three (3) years. Please note this does not include Diploma in Business studies (DBS) holders.

A2. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL OPTION)

The entry requirements are the same as in items (i) to (iii) of the requirements for the Bachelor of Education in Basic Education Programme ( Upper Primary Option)

A3. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY GRADE EDUCATION

The entry requirements are the same as items (I) to (iii) of the requirements for the four year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education Programme (Upper Primary Option)

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) certificate holders from any recognized tertiary institution will be placed at level 300 at Post Dip. In Early Childhood Edu. Students ( ie. They will pursue the programme for 2years)

A4. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION

• WASSCE Candidates Must possess credits (A1 - C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus Credits (A1 - C6) in three electives including English Literature.
• SSSCE Candicates Must possess credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus Credits (A - D) in three elective subjects including English Literature.
• Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to “Definition of Terms” for details)

A5. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

• WASSCE Candidates Must possess credits (A1 - C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus Credits (A1 - C6) in three elective subjects (in General Science or Business ) including Elective Mathematics.
• SSSCE Candidates Must possess credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus Credits (A - D) in three elective subjects (in General Science or Business) including Elective Mathematics with a total Aggregate of 24 or better.
• Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to “Definition of Terms” for details)

A6. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION

• WASSCE Holders Must have six credits (A1 - C6) comprising four core subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science, Social Studies and credits (A1 - C6) in any two of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government and CRS /IRS.
• SSSCE Candidates Must have six credits (A - D) comprising four core subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science, Social Studies and Credits (A - D) in any two of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government and CRS /IRS.
• Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to “Definition of Terms” for details)

A7. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTING STUDIES

• WASSCE Candidates Must have six credits (A1 - C6) comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science / Integrated Science or Social Studies plus Credits in any other three relevant elective subjects ( ie. Business Management, Financial Accounting, Elective Mathematics, Cost Accounting, Economics and Business Mathematics).
• SSSCE Candidates Must have credits in six subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science / Integrated Science or Social Studies plus Credits (A - D) in any two of the following: Business Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Business Mathematics plus A credit pass (A - D) in any one of the following: Elective Mathematics and Economics
• Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to item 2 under “Definition of Terms” for details)
• Diploma Holders Holders of Diploma in Accounting studies from the University of Education Winneba or any recognized University will be placed at level 300 of the programme. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy from any recognized tertiary Institution with at least second class lower will also be placed at level 300 of the programme.

NB: Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

A8. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE MGT

• WASSCE with credits (A1 - C6) in six (6) subjects including three core subjects English language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies as well as three elective subjects with a total aggregate of 36 or better.
• SSSCE with credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies as well as three (3) elective subjects with a total aggregate of 24 or better.
• Mature applicants must be 25years or above (Refer to “Definition of Terms” for details).
• Diploma Holders (Post Diploma Applicants) Holders of Diploma in Management studies from the University of Education Winneba or its equivalent from any recognized University will be placed at level 300 of the programme Holders of Higher National Diploma from any recognized tertiary institution in any of the following programmes: Human Resource Management, Secretariat and Management, Accountancy, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply with at least Second Class lower will also be place at level 300 of the programme. Tertiary Diploma Certificate Holders (other than those mention in iv and v above) from any recognized tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (ie.

B1. DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any one of the following

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• WASSCE with passes (A1 - C6) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science / Social Studies plus credits (A1 - C6) in any two (2) elective subjects.
• SSSCE with credits (A - D) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science / Social Studies plus two (2) elective subjects.
• Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).
• Holders of Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ from a recognized College of Education or Institution should apply as mature applicants.

B2. DIPLOMA IN EARLY GRADE EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any one of the following

The entry requirements are the same as item (i) to (iv) of the requirements for Diploma in Accounting Studies Programme.

• Holders of 1-Year Certificate in Pre-School Education from the University of Education, Winneba should also apply as mature applicants

B3. DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING STUDIES

Applicants must possess any one of the following

• WASSCE with passes (A1 - D7) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science / Social Studies plus credit (A1 - C6) in three (3) relevant elective subjects.
• SSSCE with credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science / Social Studies plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
• Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

B4. DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The entry requirements are the same as those for Diploma in Accounting Studies in addition to the subjects such as Commerce, Office Administration / Practice and Business Management.

• Holders of Private Secretary Certificate can also apply.

B5. DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any one of the following

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• A tertiary Diploma or a Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent in Engineering, Building and Construction, Agriculture, Nursing, etc.
• An Advanced / Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

NB: This programme is by Direct Entry only.

C1. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in any field of study
• A satisfactory performance at a screening interview organized by the CODeL, UEW.

C2. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ENGLISH

• Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree in English, with Education component (eg. B.A. English Language Edu) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognized University in the relevant field of study.
• Applicants with B.A or B.Sc without Education must have a postgraduate diploma in Education or diploma in Education.
• Must pass a selection interview

C3. MASTER OF EDUCAITON IN MATHEMATICS

• Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with Education Component (eg. B.Ed Maths or B.Sc Math Edu) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognized University in the relevant field of study.
• Applicants with B.A or B.Sc degree without Education must also have a post graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education.
• Must pass a selection interview.

C4. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE

• Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree in a Science / Applied Science subject with Education component (eg. B.Sc Physics Edu) from the University of Education Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognized University in the relevant field of study.
• Applicants with B.Sc degree without Education in the Sciences or the Applied Sciences who are teaching in an Educational institution or Applied Sciences. Such applicants must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education.
• Must pass a selection interview.

C5. Direct Applicants

Applicants who possess the requirements for admission and are selected on the strength of their WASSCE / SSSCE school certificate. They are usually not required to write the University’s entrance exam before being admitted.

Mature Applicants

Applicants who do not possess the requirements for direct entry and are therefore required to pass the University’s entrance examination {General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Subject Area Test (SAT) papers}.

For detailed information and application procedures, please visit the University of Education, Winneba official website.

Campuses of UEW

Campus	Location
Winneba Campus (Main)	Winneba, Central Region
Ajumako Campus	Ajumako, Central Region
College of Technology Education	Kumasi, Ashanti Region
College of Agriculture Education	Mampong Ashanti, Ashanti Region

In May 2021, the institution signed an MoU with an NGO called Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning to improve education. The MoU was signed at the Council Chamber of the North Campus of the institution.

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