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BEd Primary Education
University of Education, The Gambia · Brikama
About this programme
Prepares teachers specifically for primary school instruction across all core subjects including literacy, numeracy, environmental studies, and social studies. Includes child development, inclusive education, and classroom management. Graduates address the large unmet demand for qualified primary teachers in The Gambia.
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
Primary School Teacher Head Teacher (Primary) Literacy Programme Coordinator Primary School Proprietor Education NGO Field Officer Child Development Facilitator School Inspection Support Officer TVET Foundation Trainer Educational Materials Developer Teacher Trainer (In-Service)
Source
Published by https://standard.gm/ueg-unveils-first-ever-degree-programmes/.
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