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Degree Type: 
Bachelor of EducationDepartment of Mathematics and ICT Education
Career Opportunities: 

Although an educational based programme, the programme makes it possible for learners to take up computer science related careers beyond the confines of the classroom. The deep understanding learners get from the training makes them better positioned professionals for jobs in computerised industries and service offering companies. The field of Information Technology (I.T) is a booming sector for private entrepreneurial ventures that learners can also venture into. Being trained in computer science puts you one step ahead of virtually all the other group of professionals, as the trend over the years have shown industry is relying more on the adoption of computer technology in its operations. You could get jobs as:  Information Technology teacher  Information Technology consultant  Networking specialist in banks and other service offering firms  Software and programme developer  Computer technician in industries

Entry Requirements: 

Candidates with good passes (grade C6 or better) in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus a pass in Elective Mathematics.  OR Candidates must possess GCE ‘O’ Level certificate with passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and General Science. Passes at the GCE ‘A’ Level will be an advantage  

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of ArtsDepartment of Communication Studies
About Programme: 

Across the world, the necessity for the use of professionally trained communicators is becoming more imperative than ever. With a large percentage of the populace moving into the literate bracket across the developing world, the job of communication is no longer being left to those who can talk loudest, but people who have been trained to appreciate the art of effective communication. Professionally trained communicators are now some of the most sought after group of professionals to fill the potholes of communication gaps that have existed in the corporate world over the years, and that is the kind of professionals the programme seeks to churn out. You can find jobs in the following areas: • Journalist with both print and electronic media • Communications Officer of corporate firms • Public Relations Department of Ministries, Departments and Agencies • Television/Radio/Event host/hostess • Writer of novels/books/movie scripts • Research officers in corporate firms • Publicists for celebrities and famous persons.

Career Opportunities: 
 

  • The very existence of the human society is hinged on communication. It remains the single most useful branch of life, driving the very survival of mankind, as well as other institutions like religion, economics, business, politics among others. As the world becomes increasingly globalised and sophisticated, there is the need to understand both the traditional and modern methods of communication. The programme thus seeks to develop the skills of students to professionally conduct the art of communication in a way that positively impacts society, business and humanity in general. With Africa’s fast growing media industry and the increasing importance corporate entities are beginning to attach to the need for good relations with customers, the programme seeks to train students to be able to serve as that crucial link between the corporate entities and their publics.

    The programme tutors students in how to apply oral, visual, audio, written and other modern methods of communication to feed the ever growing information hungry populace. Various areas of interest including media practice, public relations, political communication and advertising are taught as part of the programme. The programme has the objective of training the next most innovative batch of communication professionals, imbibing in them creative skills, imaginative abilities, and innovative thinking to be able to take the art of communication to the next level.

Entry Requirements: 

Basic Entry Requirements: The Minimum Admission Requirement into the University of Cape Coast for WASSCE applicants is aggregate 36. For SSSCE applicants, the minimum requirement is aggregate 24. Applicants must have passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE level respectively. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. For purposes of admission, a pass in (i) WASSCE means Grade: A1-C6 (ii) (ii) SSSCE means Grade: A-D. In addition to the above, applicants must satisfy requirements as indicated below: • Applicants must have passes in at least two (2) elective Arts subjects; French, Ghanaian Language, Literature in English, Religious Studies, Government/History. • Applicant must have a pass in Literature in English not below grade C5. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS All international applicants with qualifications different from the ones stated above may contact the department on +233 (0) 332130944 or through email: dcsucc@gmail.com / dcs@ucc.edu.gh

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of EducationDepartment of Basic Education
Programme Duration: 
4 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

The B.ED Early Childhood programme focuses on training students with professional competence and dedicated focus on giving children from Zero (0) to Eight years the best possible start to life .

Incredible development takes place during the very few years of growth in children. The early childhood is seen as the most significant stage of any child’s development as the brain and psychological changes that occur impacts his or her entire life. The more stimulating the environment is for the child, the more he or she grows intellectually and learns rapidly. 

The sensitivity of children during these stages makes it of utmost importance to ensure that they receive the best care and education in order for them to reach their full cognitive and social potential. The programme, therefore, covers in-depth study of child development and learning as well as units of study in key learning areas such as (languages, Arts, Mathematics, Health and Wellbeing and Science) and examines the important relationships between the early childhood educator, parents, caregivers and the community.

Goal / Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will:

  1. develop deep affective, cognitive, technical and creative skills to teach effectively at the basic education level.

  2. develop advanced knowledge of teaching and learning and apply these in their professional practice.

  3. demonstrate ethical understanding and scholarly practice to extend professional practice through enquiry and research.

  4. understand the diverse range of cultural practices, safety and wellbeing, and demonstrate responsive relationship with children, families and other stakeholders.

  5. develop professional leadership, values and commitment to inclusion and social justice.

  6. develop research and problem-solving skills and be able to analyze and interpret data to inform policy, planning and practice.

Career Opportunities: 

Graduates of the programme can be employed as:

  1. Professional teachers for the Ghanaian and international market.

  2. School heads of first cycle education institutions.

  3. Supervisors of Basic Schools.

  4.  Researchers in various organisations.

  5. Entrepreneurs in school establishments

  6. Tutors of Colleges of Education

  7. Proprietress of Early Childhood Centers

  8. Caregivers

  9. Child rights advocates

Entry Requirements: 

Requirements for Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) holders  1. six passes (A – C) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and 2. at least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization. 

Requirements for West African Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) holders.   1. six passes (A1-C6) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and 2. must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.

Admission requirements for Matured Applicants  1. at least, Twenty-Five (25) years old by 31st December, in the year the application is made. A copy of applicant’s birth certificate issued not less than five (5) years from the day of completing the application form should be closed with the application materials. 2. Have any one of the following:     Minimum of Senior High School of Certificate     Teacher’s Cert ‘A’

NB. Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at either SSSCE/WASSCE OR GCE ‘O’ Level would be required to register and pass special examinations in those subjects.

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of EducationDepartment of Business and Social Sciences Education
Programme Duration: 
4 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

The broad nature of the programme makes it possible for graduates to teach in several fields including religion, politics, and culture, among others. This makes them utility teachers in the schools where they have the opportunity to teach.

You can find jobs as: • Teacher • Civic Educator • Researcher with governance NGOs • School administrator  

Career Opportunities: 

This programme encompasses the study of the various social science courses like humanities and governance with focus on the civic responsibilities of citizens in a country. Social studies is one of the few compulsory subjects of study at the basic and high school levels in Ghana. Aspects of social studies are also taught as a course of study at the tertiary level. The Bachelor of Education (Social Studies) programme trains learners with the requisite skills to teach social studies at all levels of education. The programme trains learners to teach the country’s history, the governance and political structure, as well as citizen’s civic responsibilities. Learners are also trained in how to encourage pupils and students to respect regulations and rules, and be disciplined for the benefit of society. This requires that learners themselves to be morally up right, and ready to serve as role models who the school children can look up to.  

Entry Requirements: 

Applicants must have passes in Geography and any two (2) of the following elective subjects: Economics, History or Government.  

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of EducationDepartment of Management
About Programme: 

Graduates from the programme are empowered to take up management roles in all sectors, apart from preparing them for the classroom task of training management professionals. The training in entrepreneurship which the programme offers also makes it possible for graduates to venture into the setting up and running of their own successful businesses when they graduate.    You can also find jobs as:   Management teacher   School Administrator   52     Administrator in business firms and NGOs 

Career Opportunities: 

The Bachelor of Education (Management) programme trains learners to be professional teachers in Management so as to be able to pass on the skills needed to effectively manage business operations. Communication skills and interpersonal skills, teamwork spirit, leadership skills, idea generation skills and problem solving techniques (which are key requirements that make a good manager), are taught in the programme. Learners are also taught the different structures in business management, exposed to world acclaimed, effective and proven business theories, and business management models. In Ghana, management as a discipline is taught mainly at the Senior High School and tertiary levels.    The programme places a lot of focus on entrepreneurship as the surer way to job creation. Learners are also taught to be IT proficient, to make their business operations more efficient. They are trained to be better time managers, better controllers of their temperament, and to exhibit good behaviour and attitude. 

Entry Requirements: 

Applicants must have good passes in three (3) elective subjects under Accounting/Secretarial options namely; Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Clerical Office Duties, Typing and Principles of Costing. 

The exchange pupils and headteachers of the University Basic Schools with the Central Regional Minister, Mr. Kwamina Duncan

UCC Wins Impact Africa Debate Championship

01 Aug, 2018 By louis Mensah

The University of Cape Coast has won the 2018 edition of the Impact Africa Debate Championship & Intercontinental Public Speaking Contest ahead of University of Ibadan Nigeria and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology which was held from the 23rd to 27th of July at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Participating in the tournament were the University of Cape Coast & Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology from Ghana, University of Ibadan, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology & Federal University Dustsin-ma from Nigeria, Fourbay College University from Sierra Leon and Zimbabwe Open University.

Impact Africa Debate Championship & Intercontinental Public Speaking Contest is aimed at bringing young leaders together, to exchange their cultures and shape their speaking skills as well as to groom the young to take up leadership on the continent.

Emerging winners of the public speaking contest was Fourbay University College, Sierra Leon.

The University of Cape Coast was represented by its debate society which presented six teams & below was how they fared

1. Caleb Otabil & Emmanuel Mylo Dadzie( Finalists & Winners)

2. Latif Lawrence Jorhowie & Ellen Eyiram Cofie(Semi Finalists)

3. Samuel Kojo Pinkrah & Emmanuel Nwanwa Mensah(Semi Finalists)

4. David Mensah & Jessica Afful Tuleassi

5. Eugene David Dzagbley & Gertrude Nkrumah

6. Obed Frempong Aboagye & Ernestina Siaw Amoako

 

Medals won by the students included;

1. 2nd Best Debater, Emmanuel Mylo Dadzie

2. 3rd Best Debater; Ellen Eyiram Cofie

3. 3rd (tie) Best Debater; Latif Lawrence Jorhowie

4. 4th Best Public Speaker; Emmanuel Mylo Dadzie

5. 8th Best Debater; Caleb Otabil

The 2017 edition which was held at Botswana was won by the  Igbinedion University Nigeria while the public speaking contest was won by the Zimbabwe Open University.

Receiving the trophy, the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Koawo Edjah, commended the team for the sterling performance at the contest and the great honour they’ve done the University. He assured them that the Office of the Dean of Students would continue to support them to win more laurels in subsequent competitions. “This achievement is a motivation that you have made good use of the knowledge we have imparted unto you.  You have recognised public speaking as your talent so you need to work and I can assure you that you will become great leaders in this country and beyond” he advised them.

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Degree Type: 
Bachelor of ScienceDepartment of Computer Science and Information Technology
Programme Duration: 
4 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge about the latest trends in this ever changing technological world. Computer Science is a field of great fun and never ending learning, which involves the application of the computer and its tools to efficiently undertake activities in the field of business, entertainment, education, and so on. Efforts are made to ensure a deeper understanding of the history, current trends and the probable future of the computer sciences across the world. Learners are taught how to design software, how to use some of the most popular and current programme software and how to make the most efficient use of the very complicated computer gadgets. Being an education focused programme, learners are trained in the most effective school teaching methods that could be applicable to students at all levels of the academic ladder. The programme equips students with technological skills that makes them exceptional in the use of the computer, and also expose them to skills that would make it possible for them to pass on those skills to other trainees. Some of the simple aspects of computer hardware are also taught in the programme.

Career Opportunities: 

Although an educational based programme, the programme makes it possible for learners to take up computer science related careers beyond the confines of the classroom. The deep understanding learners get from the training makes them better positioned professionals for jobs in computerised industries and service offering companies. The field of Information Technology (I.T) is a booming sector for private entrepreneurial ventures that learners can also venture into. Being trained in computer science puts you one step ahead of virtually all the other group of professionals, as the trend over the years have shown industry is relying more on the adoption of computer technology in its operations.    You could get jobs as: 

  • Information Technology teacher 
  • Information Technology consultant
  • Networking specialist in banks and other service offering firms
  • Software and programme developer
  • Computer technician in industries
Entry Requirements: 

Applicants must have passes any three (3) of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of EducationDepartment of Accounting
About Programme: 

Apart from taking up jobs as teachers and lecturers of accountancy and mathematics in schools, graduates from the programme are similarly equipped to competently take up jobs as accountants, auditors and financial analysts with consultancy firms and other business entities. The in depth nature of the programme also makes it possible for learners to easily veer into other career areas such as taxation, financial analysis with stock trading, among others. Being the trainers of accountants, graduates from the programme are the preferred choice when consultancy firms in particular go hunting for professionals to run their operations.    You could find jobs as:   Accounting teacher  Auditor  Accountant  Government tax official  Financial analyst 

Career Opportunities: 

The programme trains learners in the latest accounting procedures, accountancy based computer software, electronic methods of account books balancing, among others. Because accounting deals with money, a lot of diligence and caution is required in undertaking the duty of an accountant. Learners are trained to pay attention to detail, be attentive, and mathematically savvy. 

Entry Requirements: 

Applicants must have passes in Financial Accounting and any two (2) of the following subjects: Business Management, Economics, Principles of Costing and Elective Mathematics.

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of Education
Career Opportunities: 

The programme is designed for practitioners in the Health Sector who desire to teach in any health training institution.

Entry Requirements: 

Applicants must possess a three (3) year Diploma awarded by an accredited Health Training Institution with at least three (3) years working experience (excluding “rotation” for nurses) in relevant areas such as General Nursing Environmental Health, Disease Control, Community Health, Midwifery Nutrition or Psychiatry.    Applicants should include certified copies of their academic transcript showing semester-by-semester GPA and FCGPA. 

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