Department of Education

Message from the HOD

Welcome to the Department of Education at Uganda Christian University, Mbale University College! The Department of Education aims to develop professionals who are fit-to-purpose in the current job trend. All our curricula are tailored towards a hands-on training using up-to-date pedagogical approach, which enables our students to thrive in both national and international Departments.

The Department prides in undertaking research in Educational Administration and Management. The overall aim is to train students who will become successful problem-solving practitioners in local and global job markets.

About Department of Education

The Department of Education offers courses right from certificate level through Diploma and Bachelors to Master. Master of Education in Curriculum Studies and Post-graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

At Bachelor’s level, the Department offers Bachelor of Education (BED) for in-service teachers who want to upgrade from Diploma to degree level. For the BED, we have two tracks: BED Primary Education and BED Secondary Education. For students who come straight from Advanced level secondary Departments, the Department offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science with Education with different subject preferences.

We have the bridge course called Higher Education Certificate (HEC) as well. This course is available both as full-time and as a recess modular

Academics

Currently, the Department of Education runs 4 programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED)

Bachelor of Science with Education (BSED)

Higher Education Certificate (HEC).

Bachelor of Education (BED) Modular: Recess programme for both Primary and Secondary Education tracks