UCC Postgraduate Admission forms 2023/2024 – The University of Cape Coast postgraduate admission Application Forms Eligibility, Courses, Requirements, closing date & main application details for 2023/2024 academic year has been released online.
University of Cape Coast postgraduate admission Form Application Procedures- Applications are invited from suitably qualified person for admission into UCC Postgraduate for the 2023/2024 academic year.
- You will get all the information you need in order to apply for UCC postgraduate admissions for the 2023/2024 academic year on this page.
The University of Cape Coast 2023/2024 Postgraduate Admission Forms will be released in January 2023 or early February 2023. We will provide you with all the necessary details you need to complete your application as soon as the forms are released. checkback!!!.
Admission into Graduate (Regular) Degree Programmes – 2023/2024 Academic Year
Applications will be invited from qualified persons for admission into REGULAR (Full-Time) graduate programmes in the University of Cape Coast for the 2018/2023 academic year beginning on 1st August, 2018.
Application Forms APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms for admission to regular graduate programmes may be obtained between January and March each year. Applicants are to buy scratch cards to apply ONLINE for Programmes of their choice. The scratch cards and additional documents are up for sale at the following centres listed below:
SALES CENTRES
(a) Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
(b) Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals (Mode of payment – POSTAL ORDER)
(c) University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra. (Mode of payment – CASH)
(d) Kumasi Workers’ College, opposite Kumasi Technical Institute, Amakom (Mode of payment – CASH)
(e) I-J Consult Kasoa-Nyanyano Road, Near Witty Kidds Int. School (Mode of payment – CASH)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Candidates seeking admission to PhD programmes must:
- Have an MPhil research MA/MEd/MSc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University.
- Submit an official transcript of academic record.
- Submit at least three referees, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
- Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography.
- Pass a selection interview
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.
Master of Philosophy/Commerce/Nursing (MPhil/MCom/MN) Programmes
Candidates seeking admission to MPhil/MCom/MN degree programmes must:
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University/analogous Institution.
- Submit an official transcript of academic record.
- Submit at least two referees, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
- Submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.
- Pass a selection interview.
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.
Master of Arts/Science/Education/Business Administration (MA/MSc/MEd/MBA) Programmes
Candidates seeking admission to MA/MSc/MEd/MBA degree programmes must:
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University/analogous Institution.
- Submit an official transcript of academic record.
- Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.
DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF UCC POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PhD (36 Months – Full Time)
The PhD Programme shall consist of two parts. These shall be by one year of course work or directed reading, and two years for thesis writing which shall be a requirement for the award of the PhD.
MPhil/MCom/MN (24 Months – Full Time)
The MPhil/MCom/MN Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of the course work for one academic year (two semesters). On successful completion of the first part and on the recommendation of the Department’s Committee on Graduate Studies, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the MPhil/MCom/MN Degree.
MA/MSc/MEd/ MBA (12 Months – Full Time)
MA/MSc/MEd/MBA programmes are in two parts. The first part shall consist of two semesters of coursework and the second part is made up of writing a dissertation which is a requirement for the award of the MA/MSc/MEd/MBA Degree
COMPLETION OF APPLICATION FORMS
Applicants are advised to read very carefully the instructions in the Admission Brochure for Regular Programmes 2018/2023 before completing the forms. Two prepaid EMS envelopes are provided and should be self-addressed by applicants.
Applicants are required to give the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope: (a) Full name (b) Postal Address (c) Programme Choice.
SUBMISSION OF UCC COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS
Applicants are required to download two copies of Graduate Reference Form, to be completed and sealed by their referees. Applicants must forward the sealed referees’ form together with the following documents by post:
- Two (2) copies of relevant certificates authenticated by the awarding institution
- Two (2) copies of transcript of academic record
- Two (2) copies of online application confirmation page.
All completed Application Forms should be returned to The Deputy Registrar, School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. For further enquiries, please contact us on: Tel.: [03321] 32480 Ext 230, 237, [03321] 35351, E-mail: graduatestudies@ucc.edu.gh
No additional documents will be accepted after submission of application forms.