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BA Islamic Studies Education
University of Education, The Gambia · Brikama
About this programme
Provides both content knowledge in Islamic studies — Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, Aqeedah, and Islamic history — and teacher education methodology. Prepares graduates to teach Islamic Religious Studies at secondary school level. Addresses the shortage of formally trained Islamic Studies teachers in Gambian schools.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 5 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BA |
| Institution | University of Education, The Gambia |
| Faculty / school | School of Education |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Brikama (Main Campus) |
| Minimum points | 5 |
| Accreditation | NAQAA |
| Funding / sponsorship | Students' Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS) — enacted 2025, MoHERST-administered; newly operational. |
Careers this programme leads to
Secondary Islamic Studies Teacher Madrassa Educator Mosque Education Coordinator Islamic Research Officer Community Religious Education Facilitator Sharia Compliance Support Officer (entry level) Islamic NGO Programme Officer Curriculum Writer (Islamic Studies) Quranic Studies Tutor Adult Literacy Instructor (Islamic)
Source
Published by https://standard.gm/ueg-unveils-first-ever-degree-programmes/.
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