Bachelor of Arts with Education

Faculty: Faculty of Education and Social Sciences

Department: Department of Education Foundations

Level: Undergraduate

Code: BAED

Intakes per year: 1

Duration in years: 3

Capacity: 600

Description

Bachelor of Arts with Education (BA.Ed) Programme

This three-year programme leads to a Bachelor of Arts with Education degree, combining academic study with professional teacher training in arts subjects. Students pursue two academic disciplines such as Linguistics, Literature, Kiswahili, Geography, or History alongside core education courses.

The programme emphasizes active, participatory teaching methods and the development of practical teaching skills, with microteaching and block teaching practice as key components. Additionally, it equips graduates with foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies in special needs education through dedicated special needs courses.

Special Needs Courses:

  • Introduction to Special Needs
  • Sign Language
  • Braille Skills
  • Inclusive Education

Fees

Description 1st Year (TZS / USD) 2nd Year (TZS / USD) 3rd Year (TZS / USD)
Tuition Fee 1,260,000 / - 1,260,000 / - 1,260,000 / -
Administration Fee 286,000 / - 276,000 / - 216,000 / -

Meals and Accommodation allowances are arranged personally between the student and his/her sponsor as per companies/government scales

Entry Requirements

BA.Ed Programme Admission Requirements

A. Direct Entry Applicants

  1. At least three O'level credit passes in approved subjects.
  2. Two principal passes in ACSEE with a minimum of four (4) points in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, Literature in English, French, Arabic, Fine Art, where A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1.

B. Applicants Seeking Admission Under Equivalent Qualifications

  1. At least a GPA of 3.0 for an Ordinary Diploma in Teacher Education.
  2. Foundation Certificate of the OUT with a GPA of 3.0.

Accreditation

Year Accredited: 2010