BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) IN KENYA. COMPLETE GUIDE FOR KUCCPS APPLICANTS.
The Bachelor of Education (Arts), commonly called B.Ed (Arts), is one of the most marketable courses in Kenya.
It trains teachers who later work in senior and Junior schools under the Teachers Service Commission, TSC.
Common subject combinations here include:
- History/ Religion i.e CRE
- Kiswahili/ History
- Kiswahili/ Religion
- Kiswahili/ Geography
Here is the updated guide for the current placement cycle.
Minimum Entry Requirements for BEd (Arts)
To qualify for placement through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service, you must meet the following:
- Mean Grade: C+ (Plus)
- Teaching Subjects: C+ (Plus) in each of the two subjects you want to teach
Example: C+ in History and C+ in CRE
Popular Teaching Subject Combinations
You must choose two subjects that are approved for teaching in secondary schools.
Languages Combinations:
-English & Literature
-Kiswahili & CRE
-Kiswahili & History
-Kiswahili & Geography
Humanities Combinations:
-History & CRE
-Geography & History
-Geography & CRE
Technical and Business Combinations:
-Mathematics & Business Studies
-Geography & Business Studies
-History & Business Studies
✓Foreign Language Combinations:
-French & Geography
-French & CRE
-German & History
These are offered in most universities in Kenya; both Private and Public.
Important Facts Every Applicant Must Know
- Your teaching subjects determine your future career.
- The Teachers Service Commission only employs teachers based on approved subject combinations.
- If you choose the wrong combination, you may struggle to get employed.
- Consider your cluster cutoff points before selecting a university where to undertake your programme. Ensure your current cluster points are more than the previous year’s cutoff points.
Choose wisely.
Your subject combination is your career.
Course duration
The study duration for Bachelor of Education Arts (BED) degree is usually four years. Students also attend a teaching practice session at a Senior School for at least one term.
