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2023/2024 UEW Distance Education Admission Form, entry requirements, cut off points, how to apply and closing date – deadline | The University of Education Winneba, UEW Distance Education Admission Forms for 2023/2024 academic year is out online. Qualified applications should see full application details below.

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The University of Education, Winneba wishes to inform the general public that application forms for admission to the following programmes by Distance Learning for the 2023 Academic Year will be on sale until the end of April 2023 for Mature applicants and June 2023 for Direct/Post Diploma applicants.
A. DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(1)       4-year B.Ed. in Basic Education
(2)       4-year B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
(3)       4-year B.A. in English Language Education
(4)       4-year B.Sc. in Mathematics Education
(5)       4-year B.A. in Social Studies Education
(6)       4-yearBachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Studies
(7)       4-year Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
B. POST DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
(1)       2-year Post Diploma (Bachelor of Education) in Basic Education
(2)       2-year Post Diploma (Bachelor of Education) in Early Childhood Education
(4)       2-year Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Studies
(5)       2-year Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
C. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
(1)       3-year Diploma in Basic Education
(2)       3-year Diploma in Early Childhood Education
(3)      3-year Diploma in Accounting Studies
(4)       3-year Diploma in Management Studies
(5)       1-year Diploma in Education
D. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
(1)       1-Year Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
(2)       1-YearMaster of Education in English
(3)       1-YearMaster of Education in Mathematics
(3)       1-YearMaster of Education in Science
(4)       1-YearMaster of Education in Mentorship
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A. DEGREE PROGRAMMES
A1.       4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION
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 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. GCE Advanced Level with Credits in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had Credits (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students).
4. Diploma Holders:  Tertiary Diploma Applicants (who have not studied education in their previous programmes) will be placed at level 200 of the 4-Year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme.
5. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’  under ‘Definition of Terms for details) and should have a minimum of an SSSC/WASSC or An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

A2.       4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

• The entry requirements are the same as those for 4-Year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education

A3.       4-YEAR 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 Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects including English Literature with a total aggregate of 36 or better

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 Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects including English Literature with a total aggregate of 24 or better

1. GCE Advanced Level with Credits in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had Credits (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students)
2. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms for details) and should have a minimum of an SSSC/WASSC or An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

A4.       4-YEAR 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 Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects including Elective Mathematics with the total aggregate of 36 or better

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. 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 including Elective Mathematics with the total aggregate of 24 or better

1. GCE Advanced Level with Credits in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had Credits (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students)

e) Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms for details) and should have a minimum of an SSSC/WASSC or An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.
A5.       4-YEAR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION

1. WASSCE Holders

Must have six (6) Credits (A1 – C6) comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies and Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects including two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History, Government, and CRS/IRS.

1. SSSCE Candidates

1. Must have six (6) Credits (A – D) comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies) and Credits (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects including two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History and Government).

1. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms for details) and should have a minimum of an SSSC/WASSC or An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

A6.     4-YEAR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTING STUDIES

1. 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 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 Credits (A-D) in any two (2) of the following: Business Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Business Mathematics), plus
2. A credit pass (A-D) in one of any of the following: Elective Mathematics and Economics.

c)    GCE Candidates

1. Credits in any three (3) of the following ‘A-Level subjects: Accounting, Business Management, Costing, Economics, Mathematics, Government and Geography plus
2. Possess GCE ‘O’ Level credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science

d)    ABCE Candidates: Candidates with Five (5) Credits in relevant ABCE subjects will be placed at level 200 of the degree programme. Such applicants must, in addition, possess the GBCE Certificate with Credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus Credits in any three (3) elective subjects (i.e. Accounting, Business Management, Costing, Finance, Business Mathematics, Economics, Office Practice, Law, Marketing)

e)    Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms for details) and should have a minimum of an SSSC/WASSC or An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.
A7.     4-YEAR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE MGT.

• The entry requirements are the same as those for 4-Year Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Studies

B. POST DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
B1.       2-YEAR POST-DIPLOMA (B. ED.) IN BASIC EDUCATION

1. Applicants for the 2-year Post Diploma (B.Ed.) in Basic Education must be holders of a Diploma in Basic Education from the University of Education, Winneba or any recognized University or Institution.
2. Other applicants must possess a Teacher’s Diploma in Basic Education awarded to graduates from the Colleges of Education in Ghana.

B2.       2-YEAR POST-DIPLOMA (B. ED.) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

1. Applicants for the 2-year Post Diploma (B.Ed.) in Early Childhood Education must be holders of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from the University of Education, Winneba or any recognized University.
2. Other applicants must possess a Teacher’s Diploma in Early Childhood awarded to graduates from the Colleges of Education in Ghana.

B3.       2- YEAR POST DIPLOMA (BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) IN ACCOUNTING      STUDIES

1. Applicants must possess a Diploma in Accounting Studies from the University of Education, Winneba or any recognized University.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy with 2^nd Class Lower and above.

B4.       2- YEAR POST DIPLOMA (BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) IN HUMAN     RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1. Applicants must possess the Diploma in Management Studies from the University of Education, Winneba or any recognized University.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent in EITHER Human Resource Management, Secretaryship and Management, Accountancy, Marketing, Purchasing & Supply OR any tertiary Diploma in a relevant area with 2^nd Class Lower and above can also apply.

C. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
C1.3- YEAR DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION
Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. WASSCE with credits (A1 – C6) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and credits (A1 – C6) in any two (2) elective subjects.
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and two (2) elective subjects.
3. GCE ‘O’ Level with Credits (Grade 6) in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.
4. Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ from a recognized College of Education or Institution.
5. Mature applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms for details) and should have a minimum of an SSSC/WASSC or An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

C2.       3- YEAR DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:
(i)         WASSCE with credits (A1 – D7) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and credits (A1 – C6) in any three (3) elective subjects.
(ii)        SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and two (2) elective subjects.
(iii)       GCE ‘O’ Level with Credits (Grade 6) in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a        Science subject.
(iv)       Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ from a recognized College of Education or Institution.
(v)        Holders of Certificate in Pre-School Education from the University of Education, Winneba can also apply
(vi)       Mature applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms’ for details) and should have a minimum of a SSSC/WASSC or An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.
C3.       3-YEAR 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 English Language, Mathematics & Integrated Science/Social Studies plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
3. GCE ‘O’ Level with Credits (Grade 6) in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.
4. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS): A DBS certificate from any recognized Institution with passes in all subjects. In addition, candidates must possess four (4) WASSCE credits (A1 – C6) or four (4) SSSCE passes (A – D) including English Language and Mathematics.
5.       Professional Accountancy Certificate with a minimum of Part 1 of:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) – ICA
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• Institute of Bankers (IB)
• Other professional Accountancy Certificates from recognized Institution or Body.

1. Mature applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms for details) and should have a minimum of an SSSC/WASSC or An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

C4.       3-YEAR 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.       1-YEAR DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. A bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of study.
2. A tertiary Diploma or a Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
3.  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. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
D1.1-YEAR POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)

1. A Bachelors degree from a recognised University in any field of study.
2. A satisfactory performance at a screening interview organised by the IEDE, UEW.

D2. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ENGLISH

1. Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree in English with an education component (eg B.A. English Language Edn.) 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.

1. Must pass a selection interview

D4. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE
i)    Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree in a Science/Applied 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 a first degree 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.

1. Must pass a selection interview

D5. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN MENTORSHIP

1. Applicants must have a first degree with an 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 write the University’s entrance examinations. Such applicants must be at least, 25 years by 1st August 2023. These applicants must show proof of their ages with birth certificates or any other legitimate documentary proof of date of birth. The documentary evidence must be at least, five (5) years old at the time of application.
3. Post Diploma Applicants: These are Tertiary Diploma Certificate Holders in relevant subject areas seeking admission into 2-Year Top-up Programmes for a Degree in their previous areas/fields of study.
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.
5. WASSC: West African Senior School Certificate
6. SSSC:  Senior Secondary School Certificate

HOW TO APPLY
Application into the Distance Learning Programme for the 2023/2022 Academic Year is either by the ONLINE mode or the Hard Copy Application Forms.
For the online mode, interested applicants should obtain Application Vouchers from the following sources: G.C.B. Bank,  Ecobank Ghana Ltd,  HFC Bank, Agricultural Development Bank (ADB),  Zenith Bank,  Fidelity Bank, Unibank and VISA Credit/ Debit Card. Applicants should use the Serial Number and PIN on the voucher to apply
at the University’s website: www.uew.edu.gh.
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

NB: Master of Education programmes are available only in Kumasi, Techiman and Winneba Study Centres
COST OF APPLICATION FORMS
The cost of the application form for admission to distance programmes for local applicants are as follows:

1. Direct & Post-Diploma Applicants – Gh¢ 200.00 (Two Hundred Ghana Cedis)
2. Mature Applicants –Gh¢ 300.00 (Three Hundred Ghana Cedis – this includes the cost of Study Materials, Preparatory classes and the entrance exams to be organized by the University)
3. Postgraduate applicants – Gh¢ 250.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis)

Foreign Applicants and Ghanaian Applicants outside Ghana can purchase a set of Application forms online forUS $ 100.00 (One Hundred Dollars)
SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS
The closing date for the submission of completed Application Forms is Monday, 30^th April 2023 for Mature Applicants and Friday, 29th June, 2023 for Direct& Post Diploma Applicants. All completed Hard Copy Application Forms should reach the address above.
NOTES:

1. All certificates other than those from the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the Universities in Ghana and Institutions accredited by the National Accreditation Board should be cleared with the National Accreditation Board and the evaluation report attached to the Application Forms.
2. For applicants who have changed their names on marital grounds, only those that have been gazetted will be accepted. Applicants should therefore attach the relevant pages of the Gazette Publication where their names appear to the application form.
3. 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.
4. Applicants with a GCE Advanced Level certificate should note that such certificates should not be more than five (5) years old at the time of applying.

ENQUIRIES: For further enquiries, you may call: Telephone:    0207381668/0248475077/0202041141