Diploma in Education (1 year)
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development · Educational Studies
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 Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis Diploma in Education at Akenten Appiah-Menka University prepares you for a professional career in teaching. It focuses on practical classroom skills, from lesson planning to assessment. The programme is offered at the Asante Mampong campus in a sandwich format, combining school-based practice with campus sessions.
What a diploma in education covers
Education programmes of this kind usually cover teaching methods, educational psychology, child development, curriculum design, classroom management, and assessment techniques. You learn how to plan lessons that engage different types of learners, how to evaluate progress fairly, and how to create a safe and productive learning environment. The emphasis is on turning theory into practical skills you can use in a real classroom.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to this diploma is less competitive than many other tertiary programmes. Similar education diplomas at institutions like C. K. Tedam University, Kumasi Technical University, and SD Dombo University are also less competitive, so if you have the necessary qualifications you have a good chance of being admitted. Check with the university to confirm that your grades meet the entry requirements.
Where a diploma in education can take you
Most graduates of education diplomas go into teaching at the basic or senior high school level. The practical skills you build in understanding learners, planning lessons, and managing classrooms also open doors in educational administration, curriculum development, and education-focused organisations. You can also use the diploma as a stepping stone to a degree in education or a related field.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Asante Mampong, Sandwich
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Diploma in Education (1 year) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Teacher in basic or senior high school
- Educational administrator
- Curriculum developer
- Education officer in an NGO