BEd (Psychology)
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 (Psychology) at the University of Cape Coast is offered within the College of Education Studies. It combines the study of education with psychological principles, preparing you to understand and support learners. This page explains what the programme covers, how competitive entry is, and the kinds of careers it can lead to.
What BEd Psychology covers
Programmes of this kind usually combine education theory with psychology. You'll study how children and adolescents develop, how they learn, and what motivates or holds them back. Typical topics include learning theories, behaviour management, assessment and testing, counselling skills, and support for learners with special needs. The degree builds practical skills in listening, observation, and responding to students' emotional and academic difficulties.
How hard it is to get a place
This is a competitive programme, so admission is not guaranteed. You need to meet the general requirements for degree study at the university, and your grades will be compared with other applicants. The university publishes the specific subjects and grades required, so check those carefully before applying.
Where the degree can take you
Graduates of BEd Psychology programmes commonly go into teaching, either at basic or senior high school level. The understanding of how students think and behave is useful in the classroom, and also in positions such as school counsellor or special education officer. With further training, some become educational psychologists. Others work in child welfare, curriculum development, or education policy.
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 (Psychology) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Teacher
- School counsellor
- Special education officer
- Education policy analyst
- Educational psychologist (with further study)