B.A. Linguistics Education

University of Education, Winneba · Faculty of Foreign Languages Education

Degree Education Less competitive

Will you get in?

Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Education, Winneba you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

The B.A. Linguistics Education programme at the University of Education, Winneba, prepares you to teach languages and understand how language works. Offered within the Faculty of Foreign Languages Education, this degree combines the study of linguistics with practical teaching skills. It is a solid choice for SHS leavers interested in language and education.

What Linguistics Education covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover the structure and use of language, including phonetics, grammar, and semantics. You will also study how languages are learned and how to teach them effectively, including lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment. The aim is to produce graduates who know both what language is and how to pass that knowledge on to others.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into this programme is less competitive than many other degree programmes in Ghana. This does not mean it is easy to get a place, but rather that your chances are generally better. As with all university admissions, check your WASSCE grades against the university's published requirements to see if you qualify.

Entry requirements

SHS backgrounds accepted

Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.

Aggregate needed

University of Education, Winneba publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.

Where graduates work

  • Secondary school teacher
  • Language tutor
  • Curriculum developer
  • Educational materials writer
  • Language policy analyst
  • Further study in linguistics or education

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