B.Ed. Secondary Education – Social Science
The B.Ed. Early Secondary programme specialisation in Social Sciences is designed to equip participants with knowledge, skills and attitude to become effective and reflective practitioners.
University of Seychelles Programme
B.Ed Primary Education
Department of Education, Languages and Media
Contact Us
Mrs. Annie Laurette
Head of the Department of Education, Languages and Media
+248 438 1220
- Campus : Anse Royale
- Method : Lectures, Tutorials, Work-Based Experience
- Academic Direction : University of Seychelles
- Faculty : Arts and Social Development
- Study Level : Undergraduate
Registration Deadline: 31st May
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Primary programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required to become effective and reflective primary school practitioners. The programme aims to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for children, adolescents, and adult learners through a strong foundation in pedagogy, reflective practice, and professional experience.
Objectives
- Equip student teachers with strong pedagogical and subject knowledge for primary education
- Develop reflective and ethical teaching practitioners
- Strengthen professional practice through theory‑informed teaching
- Enhance teaching quality in primary education settings
- Prepare graduates for continued professional development in education
- 3 years (minimum)
- Up to 5 years depending on study pathway
The programme is offered in English.
The programme is offered full-time and part time (twice a week).
The programme consists of two main components:
Theoretical Component
Delivered through lectures and tutorials focusing on pedagogy, curriculum studies, assessment, and professional practice.
Practical Component
Work‑Based Experience (WBE) in relevant primary education institutions, enabling students to apply theory to real classroom contexts.
YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
TERM 1 | TERM 1 | TERM 1 |
USLA1101 Language in the national curriculum | USLA2203 Development of Oral Communication | USIR3301 Introduction to Educational Research |
USMA1101 Number operations and Computational algorithms | USMA2203 Ratio, Proportion, Percentages and Problem solving | USFH3301 Family and Health Education |
USIT1101 Intel-Teach | USVA2201 Arts Practice and Presentation | USAL3301 Assessment for learning |
TERM 2 | TERM 2 | TERM 2 |
USS1101 Science 1 | USSC2202 Science 2 | USTE3301 Technology and Enterprise |
USS1101 Introduction to Social Sciences | USLA2204 Literacy Assessment, Intervention and Enrichment | USIR3302 Action Research in Education-Methodology |
USLA1102 Theories, Principles and Approaches of Languages teaching and learning | USSS2202 Social Sciences (History/Geography) | |
TERM 3 | TERM 3 | TERM 3 |
USEE1101 Environment Education | USLA2205 Teaching speaking and writing | USAR3303 Action Research in the Classroom |
USMA1102 Measurements, Fractions, and Decimals | USMA2204 Geometry, Algebra and Statistics |
WBE 3 |
USVA1101 Visual Arts | USSP2201 Spirituality | |
WBE 1 | WBE 2 |
- The programme will have two major components: theoretical and practical. The former will be achieved through lectures and tutorials. The latter will involve Work-Based Experience (WBE) in relevant educational institution(s).
- Programme participants will be supported throughout their programme by lecturers and other support staff to become competent and reflective practitioners.
2 A Levels and 3 O’level / IGCSE qualifications (or equivalent) (any two of these must be English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C)
Or/ with
Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Education and at least 2 years in Teaching.
Or/ with
RPL entry, Certificates entry requirements, recommendation from the employer, and at least 10 years of teaching experience.
SCR 125,000 per year *
*Fees are subject to change.
The University offers flexible payment plans and special tuition fees for self funding students. Kindly contact us for more information regarding these fees.
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