BEd (Junior High School 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 (Junior High School Education) at the University of Cape Coast prepares students to teach at the JHS level. This programme focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to educate young adolescents in Ghanaian schools. Here you can find out what the course involves, how hard it is to get a place, and what you can do with it after graduation.
What studying Junior High School Education covers
Programmes of this kind usually cover teaching methods, child and adolescent psychology, curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, and classroom management. Students also learn how to plan lessons, use educational technology, and support learners with different needs. The aim is to prepare graduate teachers who can effectively teach subjects in the Junior High School curriculum.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry is competitive. Admission to this programme is based on your WASSCE results, and the University of Cape Coast is a popular choice for education studies in Ghana. Because many students apply, meeting the minimum requirements may not guarantee a place. You should check whether your grades qualify and apply early.
Where a BEd in JHS Education can take you
Most graduates of Junior High School Education programmes go on to teach in JHS classrooms, either in public or private schools. Others move into educational administration, curriculum development, or textbook writing. Some continue their studies in education or related fields.
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 (Junior High School Education) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Junior High School Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Developer
- Education Officer
- Private Tutor
- Further study in Education