The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has specific subject requirements for students seeking a Bachelor of Education degree.
For most of the Education courses, the minimum grade required for teaching subjects is C+ (Plus).
Each subject can only be counted once within a cluster combination. For most science-related education degrees, Mathematics Alternative A is mandatory.
Language-based education degrees, such as French, German, or Music, require a minimum grade of C+ in the specific subject.
Options of teaching subjects include English, Kiswahili, Mathematics (Alternative A or B), History and Government, Geography, CRE, IRE, HRE, Social Education and Ethics, Home Science, Art and Design, Computer Studies, French, German, Arabic, Kenyan Sign Language, Music, or Business Studies.
KUCCPS Subject Requirements for Degree in Education
Below is a table showing subject requirements for students who wish to pursue Education as a course:
| Course | Core Subject Requirements | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (Arts) | ENG/KIS & Mathematics (Alternative A or B) – C+ | Two teaching subjects from Group II or III – C+ |
| Bachelor of Education (Science) | Mathematics (Alt A) – C+ | Two sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) – C+ |
| Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development Education) | ENG/KIS/Mathematics – C+ | Subjects from HAG/GEO/CRE/IRE/HRE/Social Sciences – C+ |
| Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education – Secondary Option) | ENG/KIS/Mathematics – C+ | Two teaching subjects – C+ |
| Bachelor of Education (Physical Education & Sports) | ENG/KIS – C+ | Sciences or Group subjects – C+ |
| Bachelor of Education (French) | French – C+ | ENG/KIS/Mathematics & Group subjects – C+ |
| Bachelor of Education (German) | German – C+ | ENG/KIS/Mathematics & Group subjects – C+ |
| Bachelor of Education (Music) | Music – C+ | ENG/KIS & Group subjects – C+ |
| Bachelor of Education (Agriculture) | Agriculture/Biology – C+ | Mathematics or Science subject – C+ |
| Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education & Extension) | Agriculture/Biology – C+ | Sciences – C+ |
Also Read: Guide on How to Pick Your Six Choices in KUCCPS Application
Kenyan Universities Offering Education
Several public universities offer Education as a degree program. They include:
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Alupe University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Bomet University College, Bachelor of Education (Arts – Business Studies)
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Bomet University College, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Chuka University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Egerton University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Garissa University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Education (Arts) with IT
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Kabarnet University College, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Kaimosi Friends University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Karatina University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Kenyatta University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Kibabii University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Kirinyaga University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Kisii University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Koitaleel Samoei University College, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Laikipia University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Maasai Mara University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Machakos University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Maseno University, Bachelor of Education (Arts, with IT)
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Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Meru University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Moi University, Bachelor of Education (Arts – Business Studies)
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Moi University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Murang’a University of Technology, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Nyandarua University College, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Pwani University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Rongo University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Southeastern Kenya University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Taita Taveta University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Tharaka University, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Tom Mboya University, Bachelor of Education (Arts, with IT)
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Turkana University College, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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University of Eldoret, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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University of Embu, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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University of Kabianga, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Also Read: Why Govt Stopped Sending KUCCPS Students to Private Universities
Private Universities
Here’s the list of private universities offering Bachelor of Education (Arts) under KUCCPS:
| University | Programme |
|---|---|
| Africa International University | Bachelor of Education |
| Africa Nazarene University | Bachelor of Education |
| Catholic University of Eastern Africa | Bachelor of Education |
| Great Lakes University of Kisumu | Bachelor of Education |
| Gretsa University | Bachelor of Education |
| Islamic University of Kenya | Bachelor of Education |
| Kabarak University | Bachelor of Education |
| KCA University | Bachelor of Education |
| Kenya Assemblies of God East University | Bachelor of Education |
| Kenya Highlands Evangelical University | Bachelor of Education |
| Kenya Methodist University | Bachelor of Education |
| Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology | Bachelor of Education |
| Lukenya University | Bachelor of Education |
| Management University of Africa | Bachelor of Education |
| Marist International University College | Bachelor of Education |
| Mount Kenya University | Bachelor of Education |
| Presbyterian University of East Africa | Bachelor of Education |
| Scott Christian University | Bachelor of Education |
| St Pauls University | Bachelor of Education |
| Tangaza University | Bachelor of Education |
| The East African University | Bachelor of Education |
| University of Eastern Africa, Baraton | Bachelor of Education |
| Zetech University | Bachelor of Education |
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