BA(Ed) Education at Usumanu Danfodiyo University

Programme overview

The BA(Ed) Education programme prepares graduates for the teaching profession through professional education courses and supervised teaching practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Education and Extension Services | Duration: 3 years (Direct Entry) | Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State

What you will study

Courses run from Introduction to the Teaching Profession, Foundations of Education and Sociology of Education at 100 level, through Philosophy of Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology and General Methods, to Teaching Practice, Tests and Measurement, Research Methods, Guidance and Counselling, Special Education and a research project at 300 and 400 level.

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Entry requirements

Students to be admitted into the B. A. Ed programme should have the following qualifications: U. T. M. E. Five ‘O’ level credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings with credit passes in English language and Mathematics. In addition, they must have acceptable pass in the Post-UTME. Direct Entry Any one of the following qualifications is admissible for the three (3) year education degree programmes: Five ‘O’ level credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or its equivalent in not more than two (2) sittings with credit passes in English language and Mathematics. NCE at lower credit level in relevant subjects provided the O’ Level requirements are satisfied. Relevant Diploma at lower credit provided the O’ Level requirements are satisfied. GCE O’Level two (2) passes in relevant subject areas at Advance level with SC/GCE O’Level credit passes in five (5) subjects at not more than two (2) sittings. An acceptable pass in post UTME.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Undergraduate admission is through the JAMB CAPS portal (UTME and Direct Entry); candidates must upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS to be considered for admission.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://admissions.udusok.edu.ng/

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