Are You an Undergraduate Teacher in the GES? Interested in Advancing Your Education Through the Sandwich Mode? This Article is for You!
This article provides key details about the UCC 3-Semester Bachelor of Education Sandwich Programme, including information on eligibility, the application process, study centres, and more.
About the Programme
The University of Cape Coast (UCC), in partnership with the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), offers a 3-Semester Bachelor of Education (Post-Diploma in Basic Education) programme. Designed for holders of the Diploma in Basic Education (DBE), this programme allows participants to upgrade their qualifications and earn a Bachelor’s degree in Basic Education.
The programme is spread over three long vacation periods, each lasting eight weeks. It takes place during school vacations, so teachers do not need to take a study leave to participate. The course delivery combines face-to-face teaching with online learning, ensuring that the full curriculum is covered within the set timeframe.
Programmes Offered
The 3-Semester Bachelor of Education Sandwich Programme offers the following specializations:
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Primary Education
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Junior High School Education
Study Centres And Programmes
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Below are the study centres and programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year.
| COURSES | PROGRAMMES | PROPOSED CENTRES |
| • Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | KOMFO ANOKYE SHS, KUMASI‚ Ahwiaa Overseas (Nana Appiah |
| • Visual Arts • Physical Education • Ghanaian Language (TWI) • Social Studies • Religious and Moral Education • Mathematics • English • ICT | Primary Education | |
| • French • Visual Arts • Physical Education • Ghanaian Language (TWI) • Social Studies • Religious and Moral Education • Mathematics • English • ICT • Home Economics | Junior High School Education | |
| • Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | KIBI College of Education |
| • Visual Arts • Physical Education • Ghanaian Language (TWI) • Social Studies • Religious and Moral Education • Science • Mathematics • English • ICT | Primary Education | |
| • Visual Arts • Physical Education • Ghanaian Language (TWI) • Social Studies • Religious and Moral Education • Science • Mathematics • English • ICT • Home Economics | Junior High School Education |
Applicant who are interested in studying Ghanaian languages should take note of the following centres.
| GHANANIAN LANGUAGE | PROPOSED CENTRES |
| Dagbani and GonjaDagaare, Kasem and Gurene | Tamale College of Education, Tamale |
| Twi | OLA college of Education, Cape Coast Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong |
| Mfantse | OLA college of Education, Cape Coast |
| Ewe | St. Teresa’s College of Education, Hohoe |
| Ga and Dangme | Ada College of Education |
For more information visit www.ucc.edu.gh to read more about courses and centres.
