Postgraduate Admissions
Academic Year: 
2022 to 2023

SALE OF E-VOUCHERS FOR ADMISSION TO REGULAR POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into REGULAR (Full-Time) postgraduate programmes in the University of Cape Coast for the 2022/2023 academic year, beginning on 7th January, 2023. Applicants are to access the admission brochure and detailed advert with additional entry requirements and target groups on https://sgs.ucc.edu.gh/sites/default/files/Brochure2022.pdf

NB:     Applicants are to note that names on their academic certificate(s) should correspond to the names on their application form.

Applicants are to buy E-vouchers which will enable them to apply online. The E-vouchers are for sale at the centres listed below:

1.0     SALE CENTRES              

(a)               Cash Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(b)               University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra. (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(c)               I-J Consult, Apostle Dr. Baidoo Avenue (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Millennium City, Kasoa (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(d)               Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals. (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(e)               All Network Branches of GCB Bank, ADB Bank, GT Bank, Republic Bank, ARB Apex Bank, Consolidated Bank, Prudential Bank, Zenith Bank, Nationwide

1.1 COST OF E-VOUCHER:

            Ghanaian Applicants        -           GH¢320.00

            International Applicants      -      USD$100.00

The deadline for the sale of Voucher is Friday, 26th August, 2022.

Two (2) copies of completed application documents should be returned on or before Friday, 3rd September, 2022 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, 0207087976

            E-mail: graduatestudies@ucc.edu.gh

 ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Applicants should visit https://apply.ucc.edu.gh/ then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions. Applicants should select POST GRADUATE ENTRY under VERIFY VOUCHER, then proceed to select REGULAR MODE to apply.

 

2.0       ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D programmes must:

                             i.   Have an M.Phil or research MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university.

OR

                          ii.   Have MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field, with CGPA of 3.5 or better with not more than one grade C+. Also, have scored B+ or better in Research Methods course.

                        iii.   All Non UCC Alumni are to submit two transcripts (one original) of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).

                        iv.   Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.

                           v.   Submit a 3–5 page proposal on intended area of study including references.

                        vi.   Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g., selection interview)

 

Master of Philosophy/Commerce/Nursing (M.Phil/M.Com/MN) Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil/M.Com/MN degree programmes must:

                          i.      Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second-class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.

                     ii.      All Non UCC Alumni are to submit two transcripts (one original) of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).

                     iii.      Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.

                     iv.      Submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.

                        v.      Pass a selection interview.

vi. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/Department (e.g., selection interview/ working experience/ a written entrance    examination).

 

Master of Arts/Science/Education/Business Administration (MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA) Programmes

           Candidates seeking admission to MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA degree programmes must:

                          i.   Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.

                      ii.        All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).

                     iii.   Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.

                     iv.   Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.

 

3.0    DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES

Ph.D

         36 Months -Full Time

The Ph.D 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 Ph.D.

M.Phil/M.Com/MN

         24 Months -Full Time

The M.Phil/M.Com/MN Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of 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 M.Phil/M.Com/MN Degree.

MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/ MBA

        15 Months -Full Time

MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA programmes are in two parts. The first part shall consist of two semesters of course work and the second part is made up of writing a dissertation which is a requirement for the award of the MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA Degree

 

4.0    GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN THE COLLEGES, FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES, DEPARTMENTS

4.1    COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES (CHLS)

4.1.1      FACULTY OF ARTS

A.    Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics

Ø  M.Phil (Ghanaian Language) - Akan/Ewe/Ga

Ø  M.A (Ghanaian Language) - Akan/Ewe/Ga

B.    Department of Classics and Philosophy

Ø  M.Phil (Philosophy)

Ø  M.Phil (Classics)

C.    Department of History

Ø  M.Phil (History)

Ø  MA (History)

D.    Department of Music and Dance

Ø  Ph.D (Ethnomusicology)

Ø  Ph.D (Music Theory and Composition)

Ø  Ph.D (Music Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Ethnomusicology)

Ø  M.Phil (Music Theory and Composition)

Ø  M.Phil (Music Education)

E.    Department of English

Ø  Ph.D (Literature-in-English)

Ø  Ph.D (English Language)

Ø  M.Phil (Literature-in-English)

Ø  M.Phil (English Language)

F.     Department of French

Ø  Ph.D (Language and Didactics in French)

Ø  Ph.D (African Literature and Civilisation)

Ø  M.Phil (Language and Didactics in French)

Ø  M.Phil (African Literature and Civilisation)

G.   Centre for African and International Studies

Ø  Ph.D (International Studies)

Ø  Ph.D (African Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (International Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (African Studies)

Ø  M.A (International Studies)

Ø  M.A (African Studies)

 

4.1.2 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

A.    Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Ø  Ph.D (Tourism Management)

Ø  Ph.D ( Hospitality Management)

Ø  M.Phil (Tourism Management)

Ø  M.Phil  (Hospitality Management)

B.    Department of Population and Health

Ø  Ph.D (Population and Health)

Ø  M.Phil (Population and Health)

C.    Department of Geography and Regional Planning

Ø  Ph.D (Geography and Regional Planning)

Ø  Ph.D (Geography)

Ø  M.Phil (Geography and Regional Planning)

Ø  M.Phil (Geography)

Ø  MA (Geography and Regional Planning)

Ø  MA (Geography)

D.    Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Ø  Ph.D (Sociology)

Ø  M.Phil (Sociology)

E.    Institute of Oil and Gas Studies

Ø  Ph.D (Petroleum and Energy Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (Oil and Gas Resource Management)

 

4.1.3       SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

A. Department of Economics Studies

Ø  Ph.D (Economics)

Ø  M.Phil (Economics)

B.    Department of Data Science and Economic Policy

Ø  M.Sc (Economic Policy Modelling)

Ø  M.Sc (Data Management and Analysis)

 

4.1.4       SCHOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

A.    Department of Integrated Development Studies

Ø  Ph.D (Development Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (Development Studies)

B.    Department of Peace Studies

Ø  M.Phil (Peace and Development Studies)

 

4.1.5       SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Ø  PhD (Business Administration)

A.    Department of Human Resource Management

Ø  M.Com (Human Resource Management)

Ø  MBA (Human Resource Management)

B.    Department of Management

Ø  M.Com (Management)

Ø  M.Phil (Public Policy and Management)

Ø  MBA (Management)

C.    Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Ø  Master of Commerce Programmes

a.      Marketing

b.      Project Management

c.      Procurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)

Ø  MBA (Marketing) Programme

The programme is targeted at providers of and potential professionals in marketing services and consultants.

Ø  M.Sc Programmes

a.      Project Management

b.      Procurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)

D.    Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

Ø  Master of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

Ø  Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

E.    Department of Finance

Ø  Master of Commerce (Finance)

Ø  Master of Business Administration (Finance)

F.     Department of Accounting

Ø Master of Commerce (Accounting)

Ø  Master of Business Administration (Accounting)

 

4.2       COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES (CES)

4.2.1   FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

A. Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Physical Education

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Health Promotion

Ø  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Physical Education

Ø  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Health Education

B. Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC)

Ø  M.Phil (Home Economics)

C. Department of Science Education

Ø    Ph.D (Science Education)

Ø    M.Phil (Science Education)

D. Department of Mathematics and ICT Education

Ø  Ph.D ( Mathematics Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Mathematics Education)

Ø  M.Ed (Information Technology)

 

4.2.2   FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

A. Department of Business and Social Sciences Education (DOBSSE)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Management Education)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting Education)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Economics Education)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Management Education)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Accounting Education)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Economics Education)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)

B. Department of Arts Education

Ø  Ph.D (Arts Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Arts Education)

 

4.2.3   FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

A. Department of Basic Education

Ø  PhD (Early Childhood Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Early Childhood Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Basic Education)

B. Department of Education and Psychology

Ø  Ph.D (Measurement and Evaluation)

Ø  Ph.D (Special Education)

Ø  Ph.D (Educational Psychology)

Ø  M.Phil (Measurement and Evaluation)

Ø  M.Phil (Educational Psychology)

Ø  M.Phil (Special Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Clinical Health Psychology)

Ø  M.Phil (Sociology of Education)

C. Department of Guidance and Counselling

¨      Ph.D  (Guidance and Counselling)

¨      M.Phil (Guidance and Counselling)

 

4.2.4   INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (IEPA)

Ø M.Phil (Educational Administration)

Ø M.Phil (Educational Planning)

Ø M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education)

 

4.3       COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES (CANS)

4.3.1   SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

A.    Department of Agricultural Engineering

Ø  Ph.D (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)

Ø  Ph.D (Irrigation Technology and Management)

Ø  Ph.D (Agricultural Mechanisation and Machinery Engineering)

Ø  M.Phil (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)

Ø  M.Phil (Irrigation Technology and Management )

Ø  M.Phil (Agricultural Mechanisation and Machinery Engineering)

B.    Department of Animal Science

M.Phil/Ph.D Animal Science with specializations in

Ø  Breeding and Genetics

Ø  Animal Nutrition

Ø  Meat Science and Technology

Ø  Pasture and Range Management

Ø  Management of Livestock Enterprises

C.    Department of Crop Science

Ø  Ph.D (Crop Science)

Ø  M.Phil (Crop Science)

Specialisation:

Ph.D/M.Phil (Crop Science)

·        Agronomy

·        Genetics and Plant Breeding

·        Crop Physiology

·        Plant Protection

·        Seed Science and Technology

           D. Department of Soil Science

Ø  Ph.D (Land Use and Environmental Science)

Ø  Ph.D (Soil Science)

Ø  M.Phil (Land Use and Environmental Science)

Ø  M.Phil (Soil Science)

         E. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

Ø  Ph.D (Agricultural Extension)

Ø  Ph.D (Agricultural Economics)

Ø  Ph.D (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)

Ø        M.Phil (Agricultural Extension)

Ø  M.Phil (Agricultural Economics)

Ø  M.Phil (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)

 

4.3.2   SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

A.    Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Ø  Ph.D  (Aquaculture)  

Ø  Ph.D (Fisheries Science)

Ø  Ph.D (Oceanography and Limnology)

Ø  Ph.D (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)

Ø  M.Phil (Aquaculture)

Ø  M.Phil (Fisheries Science)

Ø  M.Phil (Oceanography and Limnology)

Ø  M.Phil (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)

B.    Department of Environmental Science

Ø  Ph.D (Botany)

Ø  MPhil (Environmental Science)

 

4.3.3   SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

A.    Department of Physics

Ø  Ph.D (Physics)

Ø  M.Phil (Physics)

B.    Department of Chemistry

Ø Ph.D (Chemistry) with options in:

·        Analytical Chemistry

·        Organic Chemistry

·        Inorganic Chemistry

·        Physical Chemistry

Ø M.Phil (Chemistry) with options in:

·        Analytical Chemistry

·        Organic Chemistry

·        Inorganic Chemistry

·        Physical Chemistry

C.    Department of Mathematics

Ø Ph.D (Mathematics)

Ø M.Phil (Mathematics)

D.    Department of Statistics

Ø Ph.D (Statistics)

Ø M.Phil (Statistics)

E.    Department of Computer Science and Information Technology

Ø    Ph.D (Computer Science)

Ø    M.Phil (Computer Science)

 

4.4       COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (CoHAS)

4.4.1   SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Ø  Master of Nursing (MN) – Equivalent to an M.Phil degree

 

4.4.2   SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

            Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Ø    M.Phil (Infection and Immunity)

 

4.4.3   SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES 

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Ø  Ph.D (Parasitology)

Ø  Ph.D (Drug Discovery and Development)

Ø  M.Phil (Parasitology)

Ø  M.Phil (Drug Discovery and Development)

 

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