Arts & Humanities
B.Ed. in English
University of Ghana, Ghana
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- August/September intake
Arts & Humanities
This Education pathway prepares teachers and education practitioners for Ghana's basic and secondary schools. Delivered full-time on the Legon campus in Accra over 3 to 4 years (full-time research) by the School of Education and Leadership (College of Education), it combines subject content, pedagogy, classroom management, assessment and a full supervised teaching practicum, aligned to the National Teaching Council and GES requirements.
College: College of Education | School: School of Education and Leadership | Duration: 3 to 4 years (full-time research) | Location: Legon, Accra (Ghana)
First-year foundations lead into core disciplinary modules, practicals/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final-year project or dissertation. Exact course codes vary by academic year, confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.
Teaching at basic/secondary level (GES, private and international schools), curriculum development, education management, assessment, and postgraduate study in education. Confirm graduate destinations with the faculty office.
Visit the School of Education and Leadership page · UG programme catalogue.
A research Master's (MPhil or equivalent with thesis) in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.5, plus a doctoral research proposal, academic references and an interview. Professional experience and publications strengthen the application. International applicants need equivalent qualifications plus English proficiency. All applicants apply via the School of Graduate Studies portal; shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.
Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission, competitive programmes set higher cut-offs each year. Check cut-off points and the programme-specific elective list before applying.
Tuition is published yearly by UG Academic Affairs in the official Schedule of Fees and differs for Ghanaian vs international students, and for regular vs distance/fee-paying routes. Budget additionally for residential facility user charges, practical/clinical levies, field trips and professional exams where applicable.
UG Schedule of Fees · Students Financial Aid Office (need-based scholarships, UG sponsorship, work-study for eligible Ghanaian students).
Main intake: August/September each academic year. Duration: 3 to 4 years (full-time research).
Confirm the live table on admissions.ug.edu.gh/deadlines.
Arts & Humanities
University of Ghana, Ghana
Arts & Humanities
University of Ghana, Ghana
Arts & Humanities
University of Ghana, Ghana
Arts & Humanities
University of Ghana, Ghana
Arts & Humanities
University of Ghana, Ghana
Arts & Humanities
University of Ghana, Ghana
Arts & Humanities
University of Ghana, Ghana
Arts & Humanities
University of Ghana, Ghana
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