When you are just starting out with the education course in Kenya you might be a bit confused as to what subjects combination you should take. This article will guide you through some of the TSC marketable subject combinations in Kenya today.
Every year, the Teachers Service Commission publishes an advert for the replacement of teachers who have exited the teaching service, maybe through retirement or natural attrition.
Also, the government may time to time provide funds to the TSC to recruit teachers under what is called the mass recruitment of teachers exercise.
The terms of recruitment can be permanent and pensionable, and sometimes on a contract basis. Teachers who serve on contract are normally given priority in interviews when teacher jobs are announced.
Before enrolling for any secondary school education, you must have scored a mean grade of at least C+ in KCSE, and C+ in the two subject combinations you wish to pursue.
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We have gone through the TSC teacher adverts and taken note of the most marketable subject combinations, which are normally presented to TSC by the respective secondary schools.
It is worth noting that getting a teaching job with the TSC depends on three factors;
- Subject combination
- Length of stay after graduation and
- Willingness to work in any part of the country
Most Marketable Subject Combinations for TSC Job
Here are the best marketable subject combinations for TSC in Kenya today:
- Biology and Chemistry
- Mathematics and Physics
- Physics and Chemistry
- Mathematics and Chemistry
- Biology and Agriculture
- Computer/Mathematics or Computer and any other combination
- IRE and any combination e.g History
These subject combinations appear very often in the TSC list of post-primary school teacher vacancies.
Other common subject combinations in Kenya include;
- Kiswahili and CRE
- English and Literature
- Kiswahili and History
- Kiswahili and Geography
- History and CRE
- History and Geography
- Geography and CRE
- Mathematics and Biology
- Mathematics and Geography
There is a rare combination of Business/Geography, that has started to come up, but currently, few schools are filing for vacancies in this category.
Can someone take a subject in University that he dropped in high school?
Unfortunately no Evans. TSC requires you to have done the two teaching subjects and scored at least C+. Unless it’s computer. You can use physics instead.
Hello can I do a combination of English and geography plz and is it marketable
It’s rare and has very few slots in school requests to TSC.
Yes you can combine English with any humanity in most universities and ttcs that offer education.
Is the combination Mathematics/Kiswahili recognized by TSC
Yes. Maths/Kiswahili is rare but a viable option. You might also consider going for pure sciences (and maths) based combinations since they are currently being sought after by the TSC.
Is Geography/CRE Marketable
Hello can I do a combination of Kiswahili and Business studies
Or
Religion with business studies
Yes the combination is valid but please check how often it is listed in vacancies presented by the TSC.
Hi can i do combination of Kiswahili /Geography or is it marketable?
Hi, you can but I strongly suggest you research on the current CBE trends.
No, you must have score C+ and above in that subject,,,,,,how do you want to become a specialist in the subject you never study in high school
Hello, is there any agriculture combination other than Agriculture/Biology
Hi, Bio/Agri is the most common combination. But according to September 2020 recruitment of teachers, other rare combinations requested by some schools are Agri/PE, Agri/Geo and Agri/CRE. They appeared one time each only.
Hi I would like to do technical subject course specifically art and design/geography combination which university or college offers this?
Hello,is Bachelor of science in Agricultural education and extension recognized by tsc?
Yes, it is recognized. You can teach Agriculture and Biology.
Is Bachelors of Arts with Education recognized by TSC ?
Yes Samuel. You can read more on this link TSC requirements for secondary teachers
Is there combination of agriculture and CRE
Hi, Dennis. It’s rare but exists.
How long does it take for TSC registration process. Mine has taken too long. Kindly assist
Hi, it’s normally processed within 30 days. Visit TSC offices for follow up.
Can I take computer/cre,or homescience/cre ?
Not a common combination demanded by schools.
Does tsc recognize Bed. Home economics
Yes Elizabeth, TSC fully recognizes BED in Home Economics.
Is there combination for history and business
There’s but very rare.
Am doing this combination too and am afraid of not getting a job..kindly advice me
Is history business a marketable combination course?
Is there chem/Agri combination and AGRI/CRE combination??
No the combinations are not employable any more hence not pursued nowadays.
Hello ,I did bachelor of education technology (power mechanics option ) at university of Eldoret can I apply for a TSC no combination of Maths and Power mechanics? Or Maths and drawing
Hello which are some of the Geography combinations on demand in schools..?
Hello Ephraim. Geography/Maths is a rarety in demand. You can also go for Geography/History, in demand but has many people.
Is there any geography physics combination
It’s rare but possible in some universities.
What about biolovy geography is it marketable
History/business actually a good combination
Hi. It’s not very common.
Is there combination of kiswahili/business studies
Kiswahili can be combined with most art subjects but the common ones are CRE and History.
is computer/physics marketable
Very marketable
Is maths/computer studies marketable.
Yes, computer with any combination is very marketable.
What of business and computer
Rare and not common. But many schools normally ask for Computer with any combination.
Is there a combination of geography and chemistry
No. I have never come across it.
Have TSC approved it
TSC has no issue with this combination. You can check this: TSC Requirements for Teachers, How to Become a Teacher in Kenya, Secondary and Primary.
It is schools which send their requisite subject combination vacancies to TSC. Then TSC will give them the slots once TSC announces teacher recruitments vacancies.
Is there maths and History combination
Having attained bsc in biology, can i do pgde maths business combination ?
It will be tricky if you did not do the required subject units, minimum hours and number of units. TSC could be very strict during recruitment.
Home science can be combined with?
Can I take Biology/agriculture if i didn’t take agriculture in high school?
Hi. Nowadays TSC does not allow.
Hi,is Mathematics/ PE recognized by the TSC?
Yes it is.
Hi, I got B-(Minus) in my KCSE and scored the following grades; mat-B, Eng C, Kiswahili B-, what combination can I have from this subjects?
Hi. There is no clear combination from the list you have given. Perhaps if you could share what you got in other subjects.
Hello.For agriculture combinations say agriculture/chemistry do TSC consider biology performance or they are intrested in the two combinations having c+ and above
It’s the two teaching combinations which must have C+
Hi,is history/physics common
It’s hardly advertised.
Can i take PGDE and take maths and computer,yet did not study computer at high school having taken a degree in IT
Yes Beatrice so long as you did physics and scored the required minimum grades, same as mathematics.
Can I take PGDE having studied Bachelor of Arts.with history ,economics and sociology.though I did not take business in high school but I Passed maths with a B.can I have business history as my subjects? Is this combination marketable?
Hi Benson, check the subjects not considered by TSC here: How to Become a Teacher in Kenya – TSC Requirements
Please help Which combinations can I do with eng B kisw B_ maths Dplus bio C chem C- geo Cplus, agri C plain and b/s Cplus
You qualify for English/Lit. You can also do Kiswahili/Geography, Business Studies/ Geography.
I graduated with kisw/physical education and never employed by TSC , what could be my errors please help me.
Sorry Rita for the long wait. There are few schools employing that combination.
Heeey….I really need your help…I got a C plain in my KCSE…
The subjects are as follows…
Maths C-
English C
Kiswahili C-
Biology D+
Chemistry C-
C.R.E C-
History C
Business B
What subject should I combine or what should I do???
I’ll be waiting for your response….
I’ll appreciate any advise that you give…
Thanks in regard..
ENGLISH AND LITERATURE
No you must have c plus mean grade.
DO we have maths and agricu combination?
Hi Moita. That combination is not common. Mostly Agriculture goes with Biology.
Hi,do we have home economics/ Biology combination?
There is combination of business and geography?
Is there combination of agriculture/CRE
Please help me know whether it’s possible to correct a mistake i made. I have graduated with bachelor degree in education science with a D plus. I have read that i may not get employment. What can I do to correct this mistake. What of if my friend is making the same mistake but in third year
**D plus in Mathematics
Hi ….I pursed Bsc in agriculture and biotechnology ….wanted to do PGDE could it be possible for me to undertake bio/agric …having scored a B+ in bio and A- in agriculture??
U want to do education courses combinations geo kiswahili but I have c- on english is that possible
Is there any compenation of agriculture and kiswahili
Hi Michael. I have not come across this combination and it may not be marketable for most schools.
Is eng/cre a good combination?
is his there combination of agri chem
Helloo is there a combination of agriculture with maths
I need help in this case, one has graduated with one of the teaching subject having scored a C plain what should he do? that will enable him be recruited by TSC
Hi Haggai. You can do bridging in that subject so long as you have a mean grade of C+.
can you do a computer combination while you didn’t do computer in highschool
Yes. Most universities allow you to do Computer and another second subject e.g. Computer/Maths or Computer/Business provided you passed mathematics in high school with at least C+ (Plus).
Is Bio/homescience marketable
Which universities offer.
Bachelor of education arts in homescience
Hello is business/history combination a valid one please
is agriculture compatible with Kiswahili?
Advice on the best combination
Math A-,Eng B,KISW B-,Chem B, Bio B,Phyc B-,Geog B+ ,CommerceB+
Marketable subjects include Maths/phy, phy/chem, Bio/chem and Maths/Geo
Hello? Am a graduate in education but my combination is history/kiswahili but I did German in high school, can I enhance it to secure faster recruitment? Kindly help.
Is CRE/KIS same as KIS/CRE?
Yes it is. No much attention is given to the arrangement except in some rare circumstances.
I scored the following grades at KCSE: eng C,math D, kisw B-, bio C+, chem D, History A, CRE A- and busn B+ ,,if I persue diploma in secondary school teaching ,, will I be employed by the TSC?
No. You might need to bridge in maths to get the least grade D+ in mathematics if you want to teach business and humanities.
TSC requires at least D+ in maths for non science teachers and C plain for science teachers and C plain in English in addition to C+ in the two subjects you want to teach.
Is BSc in mathematics recognized?
Yes it is approved by CUE but you might need to pursue postgraduate studies to better your chances of securing a job.
I have pursued Diploma in Education in English/literature and CRE.Am I allowed to apply for English/lit only during TSC recruitment exercise?
Bridging is not accepted bt tsc nowdays….how did she/he joined teaching without the requirements??tsc will never employ him/her.
Can i dio maths and biology combination please
Yes it’s allowed.
Can you do geography and computer combination
Sure. Computer is marketable with any combination.
Is the combination offered in all universities
Please confirm with the respective institution or visit their website.
Is there combination of geography and biology employed by TSC?
Yes but rare.
Is geography and kiswahili a marketable combination, how long does it take before one is employed
I have the following grades in Kcse Eng C- Kisw C- Maths C- Biology C+ Chemistry C+ physics C Plain History B- Agriculture A-, Mean Grade C+, I have also pursued P1 Please advice me on Combination to advance for Degree course in Education
Hi Peter. Check out Bio/Agri.
Hi I got the following subjects above C+ Mathematics,geography,kiswahili,biology,business,. So which combination is best for education arts
Hi kindly check Maths/Geography.
My name is Winnie Can I do English/agriculture coz it’s like eng/lit is kind of flooded
Hi Winnie. Though chances of getting Eng/Agri employment are almost nil.
Any maths/kiswa or maths/cre offered
Yes but very rare and hard choice for employment.
I pursued diploma in secondary education: English /CRE . Can TSC register me please. I still don’t have the TSC number
Is there a combination of biology and geography currently
Please can one teach geography and computer, is it marketable??
Hi. Computer and anything is marketable since you may end up teaching just computer in the school.
Hi can we do a combination of computer with English
Yes. Most schools request for Computer with any other combination.
How long can geo/maths teacher take for employement
Is there a combination for business and history
Yes, it is there but rare.
Hi I did combination of bio and geo does TSC employee with that combination
Yes, the combination exists and is employable by TSC as seen in previous advertised secondary teacher slots.
Yes it is
Am doing biology/agriculture and have alway doubt if it is marketable thanks for the information
Thank you Nelly.
Hello,I’m currently doing bachelors degree in education mathematics/computer option.The problem is that i didn’t do computer studies in secondary school ,will I qualify to get a TSC number?
Yes. Physics and mathematics are considered.
Hi am Augostino Scored a B in kiswahili and C+ in English is it possible to combine both the languages in education degree
It’s a very uncommon combination. You can however opt for English and Literature instead.
Is Business ,Cre combination marketable and is it allowed
It’s allowed but is not common in TSC job adverts.
Can I be registered by tsc if I hold a bed degree but I am above 45 years
Age limit of 45 was abolished by the labour court. TSC now hires even those who are 58 years of age and due to retire in 2 years.
Is businesses and mathematics combination marketable
Yes but has many people.
Are these combinations marketable kiswahili and business or kiswahili and chemistry
Hello am peter can i combine geography and chemistry?
Yes, it’s possible but before settling for the combination please check recent TSC vacancy listings for schools within your preferred work county/ sub-county.
Hi. My son is pursuing English literature,is it marketable,I mean in regards to securing employment with TSC or is it flooded?
Hi, it’s a little bit flooded but in high demand.
Hello , is it possible to do combination of Geography/Art & design, under education (arts)?
Hello someone did kiswahili and IRE degree but she want to do an enhancement of Business studies is it allowed??
Hi, please consult a TSC sub-county office near you. They are well equipped to answer this question.
Is it possible to take Biology/Kiswahili and is it marketable?
Can i pursue education in physics/biology
Yes Steven, you can. It’s a viable combination although usually physics goes with chemistry or mathematics in the schools job adverts. But it can be a rare combination like Geo/ Maths.
Is kisw / PE combination recognized by TSC ?
Hello I scored the following grades bt I am stack on which course to take can I find assistance and guidance from you
Maths C
English C
Kiswahili B
Biology B-
Chemistry C
Physics C+
Geography A
Business A-
Overall grade B-
Hi Otieno.
Geography and Business Studies combination are the most preferred by learners transiting to grade 10 (according to recent study and publication in the dailies).
That means this combination will require more teachers to meet the demand in the coming years.
For other TSC requirements and guidelines please have a look at this article: TSC Requirements for Teachers, How to Become a Teacher in Kenya, Secondary and Primary
Kiswa / PE combination accepted by tsc?
Is maths/computer studies marketable.