Last updated on March 19th, 2024 at 08:57 am
This article explains the available bachelor of education arts subject combination as per TSC guidelines in local universities for those intending to pursue BEd. (Arts) degree in Kenya.
Of course, you want to take a marketable subject combination to stand an opportunity of being recruited by the TSC soon after graduation.
And one way of identifying the best subject combination approved by TSC is by researching the vacancies that TSC and boards of management are having difficulties filling.
In short, you should do your research well before settling on an appropriate Bachelor of education arts subject combination
To guide you, here are some of the core subjects facing a biting shortage of teachers at the secondary school level in Kenya according to data from recent TSC recruitment exercises and the Kenya Secondary School Heads association.
- Drawing and design
- Home science
- Art and design
- Agriculture
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Music
- Computer studies
Others subjects in short supply are:
- Foreign languages such as French and German
- Woodwork
- English language
- Mechanics
- Electricity.
The Commission has also been encountering challenges hiring teachers in certain Humanities subject combinations, Maths and Kiswahili.
Now that you’re aware of some of the marketable subject combinations, let’s look at the bachelor of education arts subject combination offered by various Universities in Kenya.
Bachelor of education arts subject combination (available options)
Here are some of the possible teaching combinations as offered in the campuses offering education courses in Kenya.
| ARTS COMBINATIONS | |
| SUBJECT 1 | SUBJECT 2 |
| Geography | CRE |
| Geography | History |
| Geography | IRE |
| Geography | Business |
| Geography | Kiswahili |
| Kiswahili | CRE |
| Kiswahili | IRE |
| History | Kiswahili |
| History | CRE |
| Arabic | IRE |
| Mathematics | Business Studies |
| Mathematics | Geography |
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You can also pick any ideal education subject combination (secondary school level) from the following units in universities like Egerton.
a) Geography
b) Economics
c) History & Government
d) Religious Education
e) English
f) Kiswahili
g) Mathematics
h) Business Studies
i) Literature in English
j) Computer Studies
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MKU bachelor of education arts combinations
As you may have noted, your options vary depending on the university you’re attending.
For example, below is MKU subject combinations for BeD Arts students
- English –Literature
- Mathematics -Business Studies
- Mathematics – Geography
- History – Geography
- History – Religious Studies
- History – Kiswahili
- History – Business Studies
- Religious Studies – Geography
- Religious Studies – Kiswahili
- Religious Studies – Business Studies
- Geography – Business Studies
- Geography – Kiswahili
- Kiswahili – Business Studies
Universities offering BEd (Arts) in Kenya
Turning to the question of the institutions you can go for studies, Kenya has a number of universities running excellent schools of education.
You should, where possible, attend one of these schools.
These include:
- MKU school of education -MKU also offer courses in education management for those who are chasing promotional positions.
- Moi University.
- Kenyatta University.
- University of Nairobi (UoN)
- Maseno University.
- Pioneer International University
- Karatina University
- Kibabii University
Minimum Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Obviously, candidates are supposed to satisfy the set entrance requirements by the respective university to join.
Here are the typical requirements:
- KCSE minimum mean grade of C+ or
- KACE with 2 Principal Passes (at least) and 1 Subsidiary or
- KACE with 1 Principal (at least) along with 2 Subsidiary Passes or
- KCE with Division 2 (at least) or an equivalent qualification or
- Diploma/S1 Certificate (Arts Teacher Education) from any recognized institution
Besides, candidates must meet the minimum KCSE grades as outlined by the TSC.
Regarding this, you should have scored at least a C+ in the KCSE in both your chosen subjects.
Bachelor of education arts subject combination – Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Is teaching marketable?
Sure, it is. Indeed, teaching is an excellent degree to get because there will be children to be taught always meaning finding steady work isn’t a problem.
Teachers also have plenty of vacation benefits considering you have about 3 terms (equivalent to a whole 3 months annually) so will have time to undertake personal projects.
Plus, it’s a global course and you can find work even overseas.
I want to become a teacher, where should i start?
If you have the requisite qualifications (C+ and above), start by enrolling for an education degree in arts/science depending on your passion.
Those who scored a KCSE mean grade of C plain (plus C+ in their favored teaching subjects) can start by joining a teacher’s training college of their choice.
They also offer marketable courses in education but at the Diploma level.
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Can you do bachelor in education that is Geography -Agriculture
I need to confirm that
Hi am festus kiprotich ngeno I need to join
Can one do bachelor in education with one teaching subject e.g Mathematics
No. Kindly note that the available combinations are as indicated in the article.
I did BA economics and political science in uon.is It possible to do pgde in history and business studies and be employed by TSC
YEES,INFACT IT IS A VERY MARKETABLE COMBINATION AT THE MOMENT.
Oh yes
The guide was much helpful. I highly recommend. Thank you
Thanks
Does MMUST offer math/agric course
Do UoN offer business studies/PE combination?
Not sure. Contact UON directly
What if you want to combine geography and business studies but you dropped geography in form two..can you proceed and undertake the combination??
The combinations and requirements are as set out above
Is there any combination for history and business and if it is there does tsc employ them and how long does it take to employ them
Does maths/history combination exist stil & what of its marketability
Not sure. Do more research
Can one do education with one teaching subject,e.g Mathematics
Nope. Kindly note that the available combinations are as indicated in the article.
I innnitially had bussiness / cre combination , am in my third year at the Uon . Am an outreach student and recently visited Kikuyu campus and was advised that tsc doesn’t recognize what do you advice .
please contact TSC for final advise via info@tsc.go.ke
I like it..am free from suspicion
Great
CAN I DO EDUCATION COURSE IN MATHS{B-} AND CHEM[C}
C+ needed in both subject (minimum)
I got c+ in kcse but a D- in maths will i be able to do bachelor of education arts…I have a p1 certificate as well
Contact TSC for proper guidance
What are computer studies combinations is their com/bio
Can one do bachelor of arts with a c plain and a diploma from any teachers college?
The qualifications are as listed in the article
Can I do arabic and IRE teacher
The available combinations are listed in the article
I applied for bachelor of arts education,is this course different from education arts?
Not really
Can apply for a tsc registration with a diploma in adult education from the University of Nairobi?
TSC registration requirements are as stated in the article. But you can email then via info@tsc.go.ke to get final confirmation.
can i be admitted at UoN for Bachelor of Education having C+
Go to UON admissions office and enquire
Is it possible to combine geography and computer in education art
The available combinations are listed in the article
Hey. I have not seen English/ Literature combination..
Can one take geography agriculture and in which university please
Does one do bachelor 0f art in mathematics and business
Is Geography kiwahili marketable in Kenya today
Yes it is
Is maths business a good course
CAN I COMBINE AGRICULTURE AND HISTORY
i want to do agriculture and history is it possible and i got C PLAIN in my KCSE examination
Is Mathematics/Geography combination a Science or Arts?
can i do a combination in English and computer studies
sijui mbona hawajaweka kweli.. I was loooking for the same
What about when you only study one
subject as a degree?
Can I enhance on history to become business studies and history teacher
Do TSC recognise the combination of HISTORY/MATHEMATICS?
since some universities do offer it
Can I do bachelor of education art math business with fail in languages
Can I do math and business with a c- I English?
Can I persue a degree in education despite having a diploma in IT
Does egerton University offer biology agriculture
can I take bachelor of education history and agriculture
am venah oruta,,,and I would like to teach history and agriculture,,,will it be possible for me
what if you didnt take comp in high school?can tsc consider physics
I got a C in maths, C in chem, C+ in Biology, B- in English, B in kiswahili, B+ in Agriculture, B+ in cre and D in Physics. which combination can I suit for?
can I do bachelor oof educationa art (computer and geography)