B. A. (Economics Education)
About this programme
Objectives of the programme are to: • Provide relevant courses in Economics to students; • Equip students with pedagogical skills to teach economics in pre-tertiary and higher level institutions. • Acquaint students with the theoretical principles underlying economic behaviour in society; • Expose students to the methods of economic research in order to develop their analytical abilities in resolving economic problems.
Entry requirements
SSSCE Candidates Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus Credit passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects (i.e. Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography, Government, History, and Religious Studies). WASSCE Candidates Credit passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus Credit passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects (i.e. Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography, Government, History and Religious Studies). c) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates i) Credit passes in three (3) relevant subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better), i. e. Economics, Mathematics, Geography, Government, History, and Religious Studies. ii) Also the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (for-non-science students) and an arts subject for Science students. d) Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates i) Candidates must have graduated with good HND certificate (at least 2nd Class Lower Division) in the relevant social science subjects. ii) In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post HND qualification working experience. e) Special Departmental requirements i) Applicants intending to study Economics as major area must have taken Economics and obtained a grade of at least C4 or its equivalent at WASSCE ii) Applicants must have a grade of at least C4 in Core Mathematics iii) Applicants must have at least grade C6 in any two of the relevant elective subjects (i. e. Geography, Government, History, Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies and Elective Mathematics). iv) Credit pass (C6 or better) in Elective Mathematics will be an added advantage. f) Mature Applicants Applicants must be at least 25 years old and above. The applicant must also pass both the general UEW and Departmental Entrance Examinations.
Career prospects
Graduates of the programme may be employed in: • The Education sector as teachers and administrators • The Public Services • The Banking and Finance industry • Non-governmental and Community-based Organizations •