School of Education

The Bachelor of Education degree is a professional degree, which is normally intended for practitioners in the field of education. Its main thrust is towards the holistic development of reflective professionals who are sensitive to the need to combine caring and advocacy with competencies in school and classroom management, leadership, and information and communication technologies.

Candidates may pursue a major in either of two options:

1. Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) or
2. Primary Education

Qualifications for Admission

To be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must:

1. satisfy the matriculation requirements of the university
2. have successfully completed an approved programme of training for certification as a teacher in his or her country
3. possess a level of professional experience as a teacher that is deemed satisfactory by the School of Education
4. possess any other qualification which the School may require.

Please refer to the B.Ed Handbook 2024-2025 to learn about the programme.

Already have a degree?  Looking to enhance it?  Then our Degree Enhancement Programme (DEP) aka Bridging Programme is for you!

Date: July 15 to August 15, 2025

Classes: Mondays to Fridays – 9:00am to 4:30pm; blended

See the flyer SOE Degree Enhancement Programme.  Registeration closes on June 30 2025.

For more information, Contact: Ms. Necole Blake at sta-bed@sta.uwi.edu; Phone: (868) 662-2002, Extension: 82127