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BEd Early Childhood Education
University of Education, The Gambia · Brikama
About this programme
Develops specialists in early childhood education (ages 0–8) covering child psychology, play-based learning, early language and numeracy, and pre-school management. Graduates are equipped to work in pre-schools, day care centres, and early childhood policy implementation. Strong alignment with government and donor priorities in early childhood development.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 5 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BEd |
| 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
Pre-School Teacher Early Childhood Centre Manager Child Development Officer (Government) NGO ECD Programme Officer Kindergarten Proprietor Child and Family Social Worker ECD Policy Support Officer Parenting Education Facilitator UNICEF/UNDP Project Assistant (ECD) School Readiness Programme Coordinator
Source
Published by https://standard.gm/ueg-unveils-first-ever-degree-programmes/.
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