Applicant(s) for the programme must have one of the following:
I.
a. M.Phil in one of the above areas of specialisation. b. MA in any of the above areas of specialisation. Such a candidate may be required to read top-up courses at the M.Phil level, where necessary. c. A minimum of CGPA of 3.6 (i.e. First Class) in the first degree. Such a student must pass the M.Phil course work with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
II.
a. All prospective students for the PhD programme must pass an interview.
Candidates should have at least a CGPA of 2.5 (i.e. Second Class [Lower Division]) in the first degree or its equivalence in Religious Studies and/or Theology
The role of religion in the holistic development of societies is gradually increasing the importance society places on professionals in the field of religion. Religious extremism (violent acts inspired by religious beliefs) has also played a major role in destabilising countries and sub regions. Graduates in the programme have thus become key personnel recruited into national security and intelligence agencies to help deal with such religious extremism. The Human Value aspect of the programme trains students in what human rights are, and what constitutes human right abuses – a key demeaning factor of human value. Graduates can also find jobs in the following areas: Academia
Religious based NGOs engaged in anti religious extremism campaigns Civil Service through government’s cultural and religious agencies. Professional counselling Religious organisations Human rights NGOs
Candidates should have at least a CGPA of 2.5 (i.e. Second Class [Lower Division]) in the first degree or its equivalence
The role of religion in the holistic development of societies is gradually increasing the importance society places on professionals in the field of religion. Religious extremism (violent acts inspired by religious beliefs) has also played a major role in destabilising countries and sub regions. Graduates in the programme have thus become key personnel recruited into national security and intelligence agencies to help deal with such religious extremism. The Human Value aspect of the programme trains students in what human rights are, and what constitutes human right abuses – a key demeaning factor of human value. Graduates can also find jobs in the following areas: Academia
Religious based NGOs engaged in anti religious extremism campaigns Civil Service through government’s cultural and religious agencies. Professional counselling Religious organisations
A. Candidate must possess one of the following categories of qualifications and experience
- The minimum admission requirement for the University of Cape Coast: passes in six (6) subjects with an overall aggregate of 36 or better for WASSCE and 24 or better for SSSCE applicants. Three of the six subjects must be Core subjects (i.e. English Language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Science), and the other three must be electives one of which must be Religious Studies.
- Credit passes at G.C.E. "O" Level in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics. In addition, passes in three (3) relevant subjects including Religious Studies at the Advanced Level. The grades in these subjects must not be lower than 'D'.
B.
i. Mature students, that is from 26 years old at the time of application.
Candidates of category B above will be required to take:
i. Entrance examination and/or ii. Interview
The Bachelor of Music Program is meant to introduce students to the various aspects of Music Research, Performance and Theory. Students who successfully go through the Program will acquire skills in the playing and pedagogy of selected musical instruments, acquire enough content matter to be able to teach Music at various pre-university levels of education, acquire skills in the theory and compostion of music for various purposes and become critical connoisseurs of the Art.
The program will also prepare students to be able to pursue further studies in various fields of Musical scholarship such as Music Education, Ethnomusicology, Theory & Composition, Music Psychology, Music Technology, Music Therapy and so on.
Products of the Department work as Music Educators in secondary and tertiary institutions, musicians in churches and other organisations, and as media practitioners. Many also in the fields like banking, public service.
WASSCE applicants must have credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies. In addition, applicants must have obtained three credit passes (A1-C6) in their elective subjects, at least one of which should be either Music, Creative Arts, or General Arts.
SSSCE applicants must have credit passes (A-D) in three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies. In addition, applicants must have obtained three credit passes (A1-C6) in their elective subjects, at least one of which should be either Music, Creative Arts, or General Arts.
Applicants without the required elective subjects (Music, Creative or General Arts), but with previous music performance experience (e.g. in private, school or church groups) can apply. Also, professionals who do not meet the above requirements but have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in recognised institutions can apply as mature candidates. Such applicants must pass an entrance examination.
Post-Diploma students in Music with a grade point average equivalent to Second Class Lower and above will be admitted into the programme. Such students will join the programme at level 300.
Applicants must obtain a good first degree (at least a second class) in Chemistry from any recognized university.
The Department of Classics and Philosophy offers advance courses in Philosophy toilored to equiping our students with critical and analytical skills for further research in the humanities and other subject areas.
To be considered for admission, a candidate must have a good first degree from this University or a recognised comparable institution, in Classics, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or Ancient Philosophy.
Furthermore, a candidate for the M.Phil programme will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of one of the Classical Languages: Greek and Latin. Where a candidate does not already possess this knowledge, he/she will be required to take an additional Greek or Latin Language paper at the end-of-semester examinations. Candidates are to offer a minimum of three courses per semester for the M.A. programme and for the first year M.Phil programme.