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:

UON Bachelor of Arts Courses :Other combination

1. Business Studies and Mathematics
2. Business Studies and History/Government
3. Business Studies and Religious Studies
4. Business Studies and English
5. English and Kiswahili
6. English and History/Government
7. English and Religious Studies
8. English and French
9. French and Kiswahili
10. English and Physical Education
11. Physical Education and Kiswahili
12. Physical Education and Religious Studies
13. 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

1^st 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

2^nd 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:

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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