BA Social Studies Education at University of Education, Winneba

Programme overview

The BA Social Studies Education is a 4 years programme in the Department of Social Sciences Education (College of Education), delivered full time on the Winneba campus. Foundations in the early years lead to specialist modules, practical work, research methods and a final year project. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: College of Education | School: Department of Social Sciences Education | Duration: 4 years | Location: Winneba, Ghana

What you will study

Foundations lead into core modules, practical work, research methods and a final project or dissertation. 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 (A1 to C6 WASSCE, A to D SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three relevant electives. A Levels, IB and mature routes are considered with equivalent qualifications.

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

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 3,095 a year (2025/2026). Provisional fees 2025/2026, Ghanaian regular (full-time) fresher, GHS 3,095. Total of main university fees, third party services and SRC dues Source

International applicants: USD 1,878 a year (2024/2025). Approved fees 2024/25, international full-time UG freshers, all programmes (USD 1,878 total). Discounts: West Africa 30%, other Africa 20%, Caribbean 10%. 2025/26 international schedule not found; this is the 2024/25 approved fee 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: 4 years.

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

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Check the entry requirements and cut off for your route.
Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
Select BA Social Studies Education, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
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