Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for PGDE Admission in Ghana

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21st November 2025

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Minimum Qualifications for PGDE Admission in Ghana

1. A First Degree from a Recognised University

Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc, BComm, BEd, etc.) from an accredited institution in Ghana or abroad. Most universities accept:

Second Class Upper or better as standard
Second Class Lower is usually accepted
Some universities may consider Third Class applicants, especially in Education-related special tracks (subject to interview or bridging course)

2. Professional or Academic Background

Applicants must have a degree in any field, but preference is often given to:

Arts and Social Sciences graduates
Sciences and Mathematics graduates
Business and Management graduates
Technical, Vocational, and STEM-related graduates
Candidates intending to enter basic, secondary, or TVET teaching

3. Motivation to Enter the Teaching Profession

Most institutions require evidence of commitment to teaching, assessed through:

A statement of purpose
Interview (in some cases)
Demonstrated interest or experience in teaching, mentoring, or community education programmes

4. National Teaching Council (NTC) Requirements

Under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 (Act 1023):

Every teacher must be licensed
The PGDE qualifies non-professional degree holders for teacher licensure
Applicants must agree to register with the NTC upon completion

5. Additional University-Specific Requirements

University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Accepts degree holders from recognised institutions
Usually requires at least Second Class Lower
Third Class may be accepted with relevant experience
Offers Regular, Sandwich, and Distance modes

University of Education, Winneba (UEW)

Accepts all degree classes
May require interview for Third Class
Offers Distance and Sandwich PGDE
Strong emphasis on subject-area suitability

KNUST

Accepts degree holders in STEM, Social Sciences, Arts, Business, and related areas
Minimum Second Class Lower
Programme focuses on pedagogy for senior high schools and technical fields

AAMUSTED

Accepts degree holders with interest in teaching or TVET
Known for flexible entry for all degree classes

University for Development Studies (UDS)

Accepts degree holders for both basic and secondary levels
Offers weekend and distance learning options

6. Additional Criteria

Depending on the university, applicants may need:

Birth certificate or national ID
Transcripts and certified copies of degree certificates
Passport-sized photographs
Proof of English proficiency (for foreign applicants)
Application fee payment receipt

7. Duration of Programme

Regular/Sandwich: usually 1 academic year (16 to 20 weeks per sandwich session)
Distance: varies from 1 to 2 semesters depending on structure

8. Who Is Eligible to Apply

You are eligible if you are:

A non-professional teacher currently teaching
A graduate seeking to become a licensed teacher
A professional wanting to switch to education
A TVET or technical field expert looking to teach in SHS/TVET institutions

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