Diploma in Development Education Studies at University for Development Studies

Programme overview

This diploma (2 years, full time on the Tamale campus) in the Faculty of Sustainable Development Studies offers practical career training with a top up route to a degree for strong graduates. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: Tamale Campus | School: Faculty of Sustainable Development Studies | Duration: 2 years | Location: Tamale, Ghana

What you will study

Practical modules build career skills with placements or fieldwork, and strong graduates can progress to a degree top-up route. Confirm the current course structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Teaching in basic and secondary schools, college tutoring, curriculum development, education management and postgraduate study in education.

Official programme catalogue.

Application information

WASSCE / SSSCE

Credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus relevant electives or passes. Diploma holders with strong grades can progress to degree top up routes.

Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes set higher cut offs each year.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 1,889 a year (2026/2027). Admissions portal fee schedule, REGULAR, level 100 (Diploma). Source

Fees are published yearly by the university and vary by college, regular versus fee paying routes and Ghanaian versus international status. Budget additionally for residential charges, practical levies and field trips where applicable.

Admissions portal | Official website.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 2 years.

Confirm live deadlines on the admissions portal before you submit documents.

Check deadlines.

Check the entry requirements and cut off for your route.
Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
Select Diploma in Development Education Studies, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting and offer letters.

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