University of Education Winneba Distance Education Admission Form 2024/2025

A. DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).
4. Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at Level 300 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 2 years)
5. Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than the DBE) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years). Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

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

5. The entry requirements are the same as items (1) to (3) of the requirements for the Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option).

A3. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

1. The entry requirements are the same as items (1) to (3) of the requirements for the 4-Year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option).
2. Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at Level 300 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 2 years)

A4. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION

a) WASSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects including English Literature.

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects including English Literature.
3. Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

A5.       BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

a) WASSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
2. Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects (in General Science or Business) including Elective Mathematics.

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
2. Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects (in General Science or Business) including Elective Mathematics with the total aggregate of 24 or better

c) Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

A6. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION

a)         WASSCE Holders

Must have six (6) Credits (A1 – C6) comprising four (4) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science, Social Studies and Credits (A1-C6) in any two (2) of the following Elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government, and CRS/IRS.

b)         SSSCE Candidates

1. Must have six (6) Credits (A – D) comprising four (4) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science, Social Studies) and
2. Credits (A-D) in any two (2) of the following Elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government and CRS/IRS

c)         Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

A7.     BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTING STUDIES

a) WASSCE Candidates

1. Candidate must have Credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits in any other three (3) relevant elective subjects (i.e. Business Management, Financial Accounting, Elective mathematics, Cost Accounting, Economics, and Business Mathematics).

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Candidate must have Credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits (A-D) in any two (2) of the following: Business Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Business Mathematics), plus
3. A credit pass (A-D) in one of any of the following: Elective Mathematics and Economics.

c)  Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

d) Diploma Holders

1. 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.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy from any recognised tertiary institution with at least 2^nd 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.

1. 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 with the total aggregate of 36 or better
2. 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 the total aggregate of 24 or better.
3. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

Diploma Holders (Post Diploma applicants)

4. 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.
5. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from any recognised tertiary institution in any of the following programmes: Human Resource Management, Secretaryship and Management, Accountancy, Marketing, Purchasing & Supply with at least 2nd Class Lower will also be placed at level 300 of the programme
6. Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than those mentioned in (iv) and (v) above) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years).

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

B. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

C1. DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).
4. Holders of Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ from a recognized College of Education or Institution should apply as mature applicants.

C2.       DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

• The entry requirements are the same as item (i) to (iii) 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.

C3.       DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING STUDIES

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

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

C4.       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 Certificates can also apply.

C5.       DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

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

NB: This programme is by Direct Entry only. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

D. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

D1. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)

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

D2. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ENGLISH

1. 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 recognised University in the relevant field of study
2. Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. without education must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education.
3. Must pass a selection interview

D3. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS

1. Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with education component (e.g. B.Ed. Maths or B.Sc. Maths Edu.) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.

(ii)  Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education.

2. Must pass a selection interview

D4. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE

i)    Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree in a Science/Applied Science subject with education component (e.g. B.Sc. Physics Edu.) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.

ii)   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 or Diploma in Education.

4. Must pass a selection interview

D5. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN MENTORSHIP

1. Applicants must have a first degree with education component from a recognised University.
2. Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education.
3. All applicants must pass a selection interview

DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. Direct Applicants: Applicants who possess the requirements for admission and are selected on the strength of their WASCE/SSSCE/School certificates. They are usually not required to write the university’s entrance examination before being admitted.
2. 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}. Such applicants must:

(i)    be at least 25 years by 1^stSeptember, 2023, and show proof of their age with any National ID card (SSNIT, Voter ID, Passport, Drivers’ License) and a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which must be at least five years old at the time of application.

(ii) have a minimum of GCE/SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or DBS/RSA Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.

(iii) pass the UEW Entrance Exam in General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Subject Area Test (SAT).

3. Post Diploma Applicants: Tertiary Diploma Certificate holders in relevant subject areas seeking admission for a degree programme in their previous areas/fields of study. This excludes DBS holders.
4. Post Graduate Applicants: Applicants seeking admission for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Master’s Degree programmes must possess a first degree in a relevant area.

HOW TO APPLY FOR UEW DISTANCE EDUCATION ADMISSION

Application into the Distance Learning Programme for the 2023/2024 Academic Year is either by the ONLINE mode or the Hard Copy Application Forms.

1. Obtain an Application Voucher from any of the following Banks/Sources: GCB Bank, ADB Bank, Ecobank, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank, Republic Bank and VISA Credit/Debit Card. International Students should use VISA card.

2. Visit the University’s website at www.uew.edu.gh. Click on Admissions, and select Apply Online >>>. Log in with your Voucher Serial Number and PIN, fill an appropriate application form and submit online.

For the hard copy applications, applicants are to purchase a Banker’s Draft in favour of the University of Education, Winneba and present the draft to any of the under-listed Study Centres near them for the Application Forms.

All completed Hard Copy Application forms should be posted to the University through the address below:

Deputy Registrar, lDeL
University of Education, Winneba
P. O. Box 25, Winneba

Candidates would find additional information on the UEW website to guide them.

UEW DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDY CENTRES: