UEW Distance Courses and Admission Requirements. Below are the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) distance courses and the UEW distance courses application process.  We will also take a look at the UEW distance education courses entry requirements for both diploma and degree programmes and also how to apply for UEW distance programmes.

UEW Distance Education Courses

Below are the University of Education, Winneba distance courses for both UEW degree courses and diploma courses

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UEW Distance Education Degree Programmes

1. B.Ed. in Basic Education (Upper Primary Option)
2. B.Ed. in Basic Education (Junior High School Option)
3. B.Ed. in Basic Education (Early Grade Option)
4. B.A. in English Language Education
5. B.Sc. in Mathematics Education
6. B.A. in Social Studies Education
7. Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Studies
8. Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

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UEW Distance Education Diploma Programmes

1. Diploma in Basic Education
2. Diploma in Early Grade Education
3. Diploma in Education

UEW Distance Education Post Graduate Programmes

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
2. Master of Education in English
3. Master of Education in Mathematics
4. Master of Education in Science

UEW Distance Courses Entry Requirements

Below are the entry requirements for the University of Education, Winneba distance programmes.

UEW Distance Education Degree Courses Entry Requirements

UEW B.Ed. Basic Education Distance Programme(Upper Primary Option)

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. WASSCE with Credits (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects.
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects.
3. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms for details).
4. Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at Level 300 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 2 years)
5. Tertiary Diploma Certificate Holders (other than the DBE) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years). Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

UEW B.Ed. Basic Education Distance Programme(JHS Option)

1. The entry requirements are the same as items (1) to (4) of the requirements for the Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option)

UEW B.Ed. Basic Education Distance Programme(Early Grade Option)

1. The entry requirements are the same as items (1) to (3) of the requirements for the 4-Year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option).
2. Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at Level 300 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 2 years)

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UEW B.Arts. English Language Education Distance Programme

a) WASSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects including Literature-in-English.

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects including Literature-in-English.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution may also apply for the 4-Year Bachelor of Arts in English Language Education programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

1. Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms for details).

UEW B.Sc. Mathematics Education Distance Programme

a) WASSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
2. Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects (in General Science or Business) including Elective Mathematics.

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
2. Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects (in General Science or Business) including Elective Mathematics with a total aggregate of 24 or better.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution may also apply for the   4-Year Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d) Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms for details).

UEW B.Art. Social Studies Education Distance Programme

a) WASSCE Holders

Must have six (6) Credits (A1 – C6) comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies and Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects including two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History, Government, and CRS/IRS.

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Must have six (6) Credits (A – D) comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies) and
2. Credits (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects including two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History and Government.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution may also apply for the 4-Year Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d)  Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms for details).

UEW BBA. Accounting Studies Distance Programme

a) WASSCE Candidates

1. Candidate must have Credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits in any other three (3) relevant elective subjects (i.e. Business Management, Financial Accounting, Elective mathematics, Cost Accounting, Economics, and Business Mathematics).

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Candidate must have Credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits (A-D) in any three (3) of the following: Business Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Elective Mathematics and Economics.

c)  Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms for details).

d) Diploma Holders (Post Diploma Applicants)

1. Holders of Diploma in Accounting Studies from the University of Education, Winneba or any recognized University will be placed at level 300 of the programme.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy from any recognised tertiary institution with at least 2nd Class Lower will also be placed at level 300 of the programme

NB: Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

UEW BBA. Human Resource Management Distance Programme

1. WASSCE with Credits (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects with a total aggregate of 36 or better
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects with a total aggregate of 24 or better.
3. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms for details).
4. Diploma Holders (Post Diploma applicants)​
   1. Holders of Diploma in Management Studies from the University of Education, Winneba or its equivalent from any recognized University will be placed at level 300 of the programme.
   2. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from any recognised tertiary institution in any of the following programmes: Human Resource Management, Secretaryship and Management, Accountancy, Marketing, Purchasing & Supply or its equivalent in Business Studies with at least 2nd Class Lower will also be placed at level 300 of the programme
   3. Tertiary Diploma Certificate Holders (other than those mentioned in (i) and (ii) above) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years).

NB: Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

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UEW Distance Education Diploma Programmes

Below are the entry requirements for the University of Education, Winneba distance education diploma programmes.

UEW Diploma in Basic Education Distance Programme

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. WASSCE with credits (A1 – C6) five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credits (A1 – C6) in any two (2) elective subjects.
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in Five (5) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus two (2) elective subjects.
3. Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).
4. Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ from a recognized College of Education or Institution.

UEW Diploma in Early Grade Education Distance Programme

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. WASSCE with passes (A1 –D7) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics & Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credits (A1 – C6) in any three (3) elective subjects.
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics & Integrated Science/Social Studies plus any three (3) elective subjects.
3. Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

UEW Diploma in Education Distance Programme

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. A bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of study.
2. A tertiary Diploma or a Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent from any accredited tertiary institution
3. An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

NB: This programme is by Direct Entry only. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

UEW Distance Education Graduate Programmes

Below are the entry requirements for the University of Education, Winneba distance education graduate programmes.

UEW Post Graduate Diploma in Education Distance Programme

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in any field of study.
2. A satisfactory performance at a screening interview was organised by the IDeL, UEW.

UEW Masters of Education in English Distance Programme

1. Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree in English with an education component (eg B.A. English Language Education) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study
2. Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without an education component must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.
3. Must pass a selection interview

UEW Masters of Education in Mathematics Distance Programme

1. Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with an education component (e.g. B.Ed. Mathematics or B.Sc. Mathematics Education) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.

(ii)  Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without an education component must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.

1. Must pass a selection interview

UEW Masters of Education in Science Distance Programme

Applicants should possess a good bachelor’s degree in a Science/Applied Science subject with an education component (e.g. B.Sc. Physics Education) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.

ii)   Applicants with a B.Sc. degree without an education component in the sciences or the applied sciences who are teaching in an educational institution or applied sciences. Such applicants must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.

1. Must pass a selection interview

How to Apply for UEW Distance Education Programmes

Application into the Distance Learning Programme for the 2024/2025 Academic Year is strictly by the ONLINE application mode.

UEW distance programme application procedures are as follows:

Obtain the UEW Application Voucher from any of the following Banks/Sources:

• All UEW Revenue Points
• Ghana Post
• GCB Bank Ltd
• IT Consortium (Mobile Money Sales)
• Zenith Bank Gh Ltd
• Consolidated Bank Gh Ltd
• Prudential Bank
• Republic Bank Gh Ltd
• Agricultural Development Bank
• Ecobank Ghana Ltd
• Stanbic Bank Gh Ltd
• First Atlantic Bank Ltd

Visit the University’s website at www.uew.edu.gh. Click on Admissions, and select Apply Online >>>. Log in with your Voucher Serial Number and PIN, fill out an appropriate application form and submit online.

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Cost of UEW Distance Education Form

The cost of the UEW application form for admission to UEW distance programmes for local applicants are as follows:

1. Direct/Post-Diploma Applicants – Gh¢200.00 (Two Hundred Ghana Cedis)
2. Mature Applicants – Gh¢300.00 (Three Hundred Ghana Cedis – this includes the cost for the entrance exams to be organized by the University)
3. Post Graduate Applicants – Gh¢250.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis)
4. Foreign Applicants and Ghanaian Applicants outside Ghana can purchase a set of Application forms online for USD $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars).

Official UEW Distance Education Contact

For further enquiries, you may call: Telephone: 0506476124/0506476253/0506476257/ 0207381668/0248475077

Notes:

NOTES:

1. All certificates other than those from the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the Universities in Ghana and Institutions accredited by the National Accreditation Board should be cleared with the National Accreditation Board and the evaluation report attached to the Application Forms.
2. For applicants who have changed their names on marital grounds, only those that have been published in the Gazette will be accepted. Applicants should endeavour to attach the relevant pages of the Gazette Publication where their name appears on the application form.
3. Names should be written in full (i.e. initials are not acceptable). Where applicants have initials or abbreviated names on previous documents, they should swear an affidavit to explain the initials and attach copies to the application form.
4. Applicants with GCE Advanced Level certificates should note that such certificates should not be more than five (5) years old at the time of applying.
5. Admissions to all programmes of study at the University of Education, Winneba are transparently administered by the Joint Admissions Board without any other considerations and/or solicitations. Any applicant who makes any form of solicitation to any person or group of persons for the purpose of influencing and/or gaining admission into the university does so at his/her own risk.

UEW Distance Education Programmes Frequent Questions

Where can I buy UEW Forms?

Applicants can buy the UEW distance programme voucher at any of the following centres or banks

• All UEW Revenue Points
• Ghana Post
• GCB Bank Ltd
• IT Consortium (Mobile Money Sales)
• Zenith Bank Gh Ltd
• Consolidated Bank Gh Ltd
• Prudential Bank
• Republic Bank Gh Ltd
• Agricultural Development Bank
• Ecobank Ghana Ltd
• Stanbic Bank Gh Ltd
• First Atlantic Bank Ltd

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