Applications are invited from qualified applicants for admission into Distance Education programmes at the University of Education, Winneba for the 2022/2023 academic year.

A. DEGREE PROGRAMMES

(1) B.Ed. in Basic Education (Upper Primary Option)

(2) B.Ed. in Basic Education (Junior High School Option)

(3) B.Ed. in Early Grade Education

(4) B.A. in English Language Education

(5) B.Sc. in Mathematics Education

(6) B.A. in Social Studies Education

(7) Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Studies

(8) Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

B. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

(1) Diploma in Basic Education

(2) Diploma in Early Grade Education

(3) Diploma in Education

C. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

(1) Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

(2) Master of Education in English

(3) Master of Education in Mathematics

(4) Master of Education in Science

(5) Master of Education in Institutional Mentorship and Supervision

(6) Master of Education in Educational Administration and Management

(7) Master of Education in Counseling Psychology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

A.DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

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.
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.
Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).
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)
Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than the DBE certificate) 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)

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

A3. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION (EARLY GRADE OPTION)

The entry requirements are the same as items (i) to (iii) of the requirements for the 4-Year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option).
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)
Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than the DECE certificate) 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

A4. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION

a) WASSCE Candidates

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

b) SSSCE Candidates

Must possess Credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects including Literature-in-English.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least a credit grade in Literature-in-English at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

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

A5. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

a) WASSCE Candidates

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

b) SSSCE Candidates

Must possess Credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
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) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least a credit grade in Elective Mathematics at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d) 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, Integrated Science and Social Studies plus Credits (A1-C6) in any two (2) of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government, and CRS/IRS.

b) SSSCE Candidates

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

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least credit in any two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History, Government at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d) 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

Candidate must have Credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
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

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

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.

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

Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than those mentioned in (i) and (ii) above) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 100 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 4 years)

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.

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

Diploma Holders (Post Diploma applicants)

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.
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
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

B1. DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

WASSCE with credits (A1 – C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credits (A1 – C6) in any two (2) elective subjects.
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.
Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).
Teacher's Certificate 'A' from a recognized College of Education or Institution.

B2. DIPLOMA IN EARLY GRADE EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

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

B3. DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

A bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of study.
A tertiary Diploma or a Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent from any accredited tertiary institution
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.

C. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

C1. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in any field of study.
A satisfactory performance at a screening interview organised by the CODeL, UEW.

C2. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ENGLISH

Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree in English with education component (eg B.A. English Language Education) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study
Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education component must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.
Must pass a selection interview

C3. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS

Applicants should possess a good bachelor's degree in Mathematics with education component (e.g. B.Ed. Mathematics or B.Sc. Mathematics Education) 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 component must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.

Must pass a selection interview

C4. 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 Education) 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 component 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 in addition.

Must pass a selection interview

HOW TO APPLY

Application into the Distance Learning Programme for the 2022/2023 Academic Year is strictly by the ONLINE application mode.

Procedures for application are as follows:

S/N BANK

1. All UEW Campus Revenue Points

2. Ghana Post

3. GCB Bank Ltd.

4. Mobile Money: (*887*18# on all networks)

5. Zenith Bank Gh Ltd.

6. Consolidated Bank Gh Ltd.

7. Prudential Bank

8. Republic Bank Gh Ltd.

9. Agricultural Development Bank

10. Ecobank Ghana Ltd.

11. Stanbic Bank Gh Ltd.

12. First Atlantic Bank Ltd.

13. GT Bank Gh. Ltd.

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.

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

UEW DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDY CENTRES:

Region	Town/City	Study Centre	Programmes Offered
Ashanti	Asante Mampong	AAMUSTED Campus (formerly UEW), Mampong	Basic, Early Grade, Social Studies & Dip. in Education Only
	Jachie-Pramso	Jachie-Pramso SHS	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
	Ejisu	Ejisuman S.H.S.	Basic, Early Grade, Social Studies & Dip. in Education Only
	Kumasi	Kumasi Islamic S.H.S.	All programmes
	Kumasi	AAMUSTED Campus (formerly UEW), Tanoso	All programmes
	Obuasi	Fr. Murphy S.H.S.	All Undergraduate Programmes
	Offinso	Offinso College of Education	Basic, Early Grade, 4-Year B.A./B.Sc. Degree & Dip. in Education programmes Only
Ahafo	Bechem	St. Joseph’s College of Edu.	Basic, Early Grade, 4-Year B.A./B.Sc. degree & Dip. in Education programmes Only
Ahafo	Bechem	St. Joseph’s College of Edu.
Bono	Sunyani	Twene Amanfo SHTS	All programmes
Bono East	Atebubu	Atebubu College of Education	Basic & Early Grade Education Only
Bono East	Techiman	UEW, CODeL Office/Good Shepherd Int. Sch.	All programmes
Central	Assin Fosu	Assin Fosu College of Edu.	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
	Cape Coast	Cape Coast Technical Inst.	All programmes
	Kasoa	Purdue College, Near Winners Chapel	All Undergraduate Programmes
	Winneba	CODeL, UEW North Campus	All programmes
Eastern	Asamankese	Asamankese S.H.S.	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
	Koforidua	Pope John S.H.S.	All programmes
	Nkawkaw	Nkawkaw S.H.S.	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
	Odumase-Krobo	Krobo Girls S.H.S.	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education & PGDE Only
Greater Accra	Accra	Accra College of Education	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
	Accra	Accra Academy	Basic, Early Grade, Dip. in Education & PGDE Only
	Accra	Accra Wesley Girls SHS	4-Year B.A./B.Sc. degree & Business programmes only
	Accra	St. John’s Grammar School	All Programmes
	Teshie	Ghana Military Academy and Training School – Teshie	All programmes
	Tema	Tema Presby S.H.S., Comm. 11	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
Northern	Tamale	Bagabaga College of Education	Basic, Early Grade, Dip. in Education & PGDE Only
	Tamale	Northern School of Business	4-Year B.A./B.Sc. degree & Business programmes only
	Yendi	Yendi Senir High School	All Undergraduate Programmes
Oti	Dambai	Dambai College of Education	Basic, Early Grade, 4-Year B.A./B.Sc. Degree, Dip. in Education & PGDE programmes Only
Upper East	Navrongo	St. John Bosco College of Edu.	All programmes
Upper East	Pusiga	Gbewaa College of Education	All programmes
Upper West	Wa	N. J. Ahmadiyya College of Edu.	All programmes
Volta	Denu	Three Town S.H.S.	All programmes
	Ho	Ho Technical University	All programmes
	Hohoe	St. Francis College of Edu.	Basic, Early Grade, 4-Year B.A./B.Sc. Degree, Dip. in Education & PGDE programmes Only
	Sogakope	Sogakope S.H.S.	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
Western	Axim	Manye Academy	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
	Sekondi	Fijai S.H.S.	All programmes
	Tarkwa	Tarkwa S.H.S.	Basic, Early Grade, Business & Dip. in Education Only
Western North	Enchi	Enchi College of Education	Basic, Early Grade & Dip. in Education Only
	Sefwi-Wiawso	Sefwi-Wiawso S.H.T.S.	Basic Education, Early Grade, B.A. Soc. Studies & Dip. in Education programmes Only
	Sefwi Debiso	Bia S.H.T.S.	Basic, Early Grade, 4-Year B.A./B.Sc. Degree & Dip. in Education programmes Only

DEFINITION OF TERMS

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.
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 1st September, 2022, 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 WASSCE/ SSSCE/GCE Certificate or DBS/RSA Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.

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

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.
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.

NB: Master of Education programmes are available only at Kumasi and Winneba Study Centres.

COST OF APPLICATION FORMS

The cost of the application forms for admission to distance programmes are as follows:

Direct/Post-Diploma Applicants – Gh¢220.00
Mature Applicants – Gh¢350.00 ( This includes the cost for the entrance exams to be organized by the University)
Post Graduate Applicants - Gh¢280.00
International Applicants - GH¢586.00

SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

Direct/Post-Diploma/Post Graduate Applicants – 30th November, 2022
Mature Applicants – 31st October, 2022

NOTES:

All certificates other than those from the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the Universities in Ghana and Institutions accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission should be cleared with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and the evaluation report attached to the Application Forms.
For applicants who have changed their names on marital grounds, only those that have been published in the Gazette will be accepted. Applicants should endeavour to attach the relevant pages of the Gazette Publication where their name appears to the application form.
Names should be written in full (i.e. initials are not acceptable). Where applicants have initials or abbreviated names on previous documents, they should swear an affidavit to explain the initials and attach copies to the application form.
Applicants with GCE Advanced Level certificate should note that such certificates should not be more than five (5) years old at the time of applying.
Admissions to all programmes of study at the University of Education, Winneba are transparently administered by the Joint Admissions Board without any other considerations and/or solicitations. Any applicant who makes any form of solicitation to any person or group of persons for the purpose of influencing and/or gaining admission into the university does so at his/her own risk.

ENQUIRIES: For further enquiries you may call: Telephone: 0506476124/0506476253/0506476257/ 0207381668

SIGNED: AG. REGISTRAR
DATE: MAY, 2022

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Distance Undergraduate and Post Graduate Admissions for 2022/2023 Academic Year

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: