Bachelor of Education Primary

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Gulu University is designed to address regional imbalance in higher learning and to provide Diploma in Education (Primary) graduates with a path to Bachelor’s Degrees in Education (Primary). It aims to produce Arts and Science (primary) graduate teachers, reduce the student-teacher ratio, and improve the quality of Primary School education. The programme also supports teacher skills such as self-directed learning, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Delivery uses face-to-face sessions, print learning support materials, and a blended/online approach. The programme runs for 3 years on distance education mode, with 2 semesters covered in 1 year. Because of space constraints on the main campus, students are accommodated during August–September, April–May, and December–January, and face-to-face sessions include semester examinations. The programme focuses on teaching in primary schools, leading as a headteacher, and designing, implementing, and evaluating primary curricula.

Diploma Holders: Those who hold a 2nd Class Diploma in Education (Primaryor its equivalent) from any recognised institution of higher learning in any field relevant to the Faculty of Education and Humanities’ programme for the Bachelor of Education Primary (BEd. Pr) Degree Programmes shall be considered.

Mature-Age Entrants: Grade III Teachers who have passed Mature-Age Examinations set by the University shall also be eligible for admission for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) Degree Programme

• Teach in Primary Schools effectively
• Head a Primary School in the capacity of a Headteacher
• Design, implement and evaluate Curricular for Primary Schools and Primary Teachers’ Colleges