Last updated on July 26th, 2023 at 01:59 pm
Here is all you need to know about bachelor of education arts uon (University of Nairobi).
Bachelor of education arts UON – introduction
The Bachelor of Education(Arts) Degree course – under university of Nairobi school of education -is for those who want to become secondary schools teachers in Kenya and beyond.
That said, it can also be helpful for those involved in training/managing tertiary institutions (both public and private) and other higher learning institutions.
Also note that some of the subject combinations will make you competent in areas such as Economic Planning, Financial and Business Management- including Accounting Practices.
Bachelor of education arts combinations –available 2 subject options
As you may be aware, anybody pursuing bachelor of education in Kenya is required to choose a combination of two subjects.
Here are the available bachelor of education subject combinations (arts) at the UON with one being a major teaching subject and the other your minor teaching subject:
| SN | SUBJECT COMBINATIONS for Bachelor of Arts UON courses |
| 1. | ENGLISH |
| LITERATURE | |
| 2. | KISWAHILI |
| C.R.E | |
| 3. | KISWAHILI |
| HISTORY | |
| 4. | KISWAHILI |
| GEOGRAPHY | |
| 5. | MATHEMATICS |
| BUSINESS STUDIES | |
| 6. | MATHEMATICS |
| GEOGRAPHY | |
| 7. | MATHEMATICS |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E) | |
| 8. | GEOGRAPHY |
| C.R.E | |
| 9. | HISTORY |
| CRE | |
| 10. | GEOGRAPHY |
| HISTORY | |
| 11. | GEOGRAPHY |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E) | |
| 12. | GEOGRAPHY |
| BUSINESS STUDIES | |
| 13. | BUSINESS STUDIES |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E) |
UON Bachelor of Arts Courses :Other combination
- Business Studies and Mathematics
- Business Studies and History/Government
- Business Studies and Religious Studies
- Business Studies and English
- English and Kiswahili
- English and History/Government
- English and Religious Studies
- English and French
- French and Kiswahili
- English and Physical Education
- Physical Education and Kiswahili
- Physical Education and Religious Studies
- French and Linguistics/ Kiswahili/Literature
Important: Note that you must have at least a C+ grade (KCSE) for any combination subject that you chose. That is the requirement set by TSC and the university doesn’t admit a grade lower than C+.
Remember that you also need to have a KCSE mean grade of C+ overall or above (in your KCSE) to be considered for the programme.
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Bachelor Of Education Arts UON – course structure
The course shall last over a duration not exceeding eight(8) semesters. Each semester is fifteen weeks long.
Candidates shall take 55 units (at least) for the 4 years of study. The units are distributed as follows:-
Year 1
- General studies units –3
- Education units- 5
- Major teaching subject units -4
- Minor teaching subject units -4
Total=16 units
Year 2
- General studies units –0
- Education units- 5
- Major teaching subject units -4
- Minor teaching subject units -4
Total=13 units
Year 3
- General studies units –0
- Education units- 7
- Major teaching subject units -6
- Minor teaching subject units -2
Total=15 units
Year 4
- General studies units –0
- Education units- 3
- Major teaching subject units -6
- Minor teaching subject units -2
Total=11 units
GRAND TOTAL= 55 Units
You will select both your major & minor teaching subject at the start of the 3rd year from the above subject combinations.
The other thing you should keep in mind is that you will be required to go for TP (teaching practice) at a school of your choice (and pass) before you’re awarded your B.ED –Arts degree.
Bachelor Of Education Arts UON – fees structure
Number of Units= 55
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total = Kshs. 494,000 (If you multiply, the nominal fee is Kshs.396,000 but there are extra charges that make the amount payable to rise- see the breakdown below)
UON Bachelor of Arts Fee Structure -Breakdown of fees
1st year of study
Semester 1
Number of units: 8 units
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total fee = Kshs. 57,600
Other charges for year 1, semester 1= Kshs. 24,500
Total Year 1, semester 1 fee = Kshs. 82,100
Semester 2
Number of units: 8 units
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total fee = Kshs. 57,600
Other charges for year 1, semester 2= Kshs. 0
Total Year 1, semester 2 fee = Kshs. 57,600
2nd year of study
Semester 1
Number of units: 7 units
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total fee = Kshs. 50,400
Other charges for year 2, semester 1= Kshs. 19,500
Total Year 2, semester 1 fee = Kshs. 69,900
Semester 2
Number of units: 6 units
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total fee = Kshs. 43,200
Other charges for year 2, semester 2= Kshs. 0
Total Year 2, semester 2 fee = Kshs. 43,200
3rd year of study
Semester 1
Number of units: 8 units
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total fee = Kshs. 57,600
Other charges for year 3, semester 1= Kshs. 19,500
Total Year 3, semester 1 fee = Kshs. 77,100
Semester 2
Number of units: 7 units
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total fee = Kshs. 50,400
Other charges for year 3, semester 2= Kshs. 15,000
Total Year 3, semester 2 fee = Kshs. 65,400
4th year of study
Semester 1
Number of units: 6 units
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total fee = Kshs. 43,200
Other charges for year 4, semester 1= Kshs. 19,500
Total Year 4, semester 1 fee = Kshs. 62,700
Semester 2
Number of units: 5 units
Tuition Fee per unit = Kshs. 7,200
Total fee = Kshs. 36,000
Other charges for year 4, semester 2= Kshs. 0
Total Year 4, semester 2 fee = Kshs. 36,000
Breakdown of other charges:
| Computer | Kshs. 5,000 | per annum |
| Caution money refundable) | Kshs. 5,000 | once |
| Examination | Kshs. 5,000 | per annum |
| Medical | Kshs. 5,000 | per annum |
| Activity | Kshs. 2,000 | per annum |
| Registration | Kshs. 1,000 | per annum |
| ID | Kshs. 500 | per annum |
UON School of education contact information
For more information and application details, contact UON’s school of education using the following details:
UON college of Education & External Studies (CEES) /ODeL Registrar
Telephone numbers: 0703634415 or 0202527161 or 0727211426
Email address: registrar-cees@uonbi.ac.ke
Website: https://education.uonbi.ac.ke/
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