BEd (Early Childhood Education)
University of Cape Coast · College of Education Studies
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. 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 Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BEd in Early Childhood Education at the University of Cape Coast trains you to teach and care for children in their most formative years. This degree combines theory with practice, preparing you for a rewarding career in education. You will learn how young children develop and how to support their learning through play and structured activities.
What early childhood education covers
Programmes of this kind focus on how children learn from birth to about age eight. You will usually study child psychology, play-based learning, curriculum design for young learners, and how to work with families and communities. The training builds practical skills in observing children, planning activities, and creating safe, stimulating classrooms.
How hard it is to get a place
This programme is competitive. More students apply than there are places, so strong WASSCE results are important. You will need to check whether your grades meet the university's admission criteria. Competition does not mean you should not try; it means you should prepare well and apply early.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BEd (Early Childhood Education) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Early childhood teacher
- Kindergarten teacher
- Preschool centre director
- Early intervention specialist
- Child development consultant