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Registrar Opens 3-Day Orientation for Newly-Appointed Junior Assistant Registrars

16 Sep, 2024 By DIS

The Ag. Registrar of the University, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey has opened a three-day orientation for newly appointed Junior Assistant Registrars of the University of Cape Coast.

The training programme is aimed at building the capacities of the new cadre of administrative senior members on the University's policies, administrative procedures, and ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.

Addressing the orientation, Mr. Aggrey congratulated the new Senior Members on their appointments and charged them to work hard to justify their positions at the Registry of the University.

“Again, as you already know your appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter of your work life, one filled with prospects, challenges, and yet ripe with opportunities and threats. You have so worked hard to be at this new level...," he said.

The Registrar reminded the new Senior members that they represented the future of UCC and implored them to work hard to the best of their abilities.

“In order to distinguish yourself as a university administrator, you are advised to be regular and punctual at work and University ceremonies and functions, and add legwork to paperwork, he urged them"

He stated that " Although you have been going through orientation at different units of this University, this 3-day programme is to serve as a lodestar for your professional journey in this University and the resource persons who have been carefully selected are here to help you take off on a good note."

Mr. Aggrey encouraged them to take full advantage of the opportunities for collaboration and learning in the execution of their duties in the University.

He counselled them to engage in multidisciplinary research with colleague professionals in fields other than their own areas of specialisation.

 "You may readily recall the academic mantra, publish or perish, and understand that no matter how hard you work and bring out initiatives and innovation on your work, if you do not produce papers/publications, you technically retrogress.", he added.

 He stressed the importance of integrity and responsibility in the University, admonishing them to uphold the highest standards of academic honesty and ethical behaviour.

He urged them to embrace transfers and administrative reshuffles, which constitute an integral part of not only our administrative scheme but also professional growth and development, as a blessing in disguise and manage them well.

Some of the topics for the three day orientation are Duties/Roles of an Administrator before, during and after Committee meetings; Effective Management  of Faculties/Schools/Departments in the University of Cape Coast: Role of Faculty Officer; Administrative Structure and Channels of Communication at UCC; Professional Writing; Overview of Financial Management, Internal Audit and Risk Management;  Human Resource Practices; Legal Framework: University Laws, Statutes, Rules and Regulations.

 

The award-winning Law students

UCC Faculty of Law grabs two awards in the maiden Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo Moot Court competition

16 Sep, 2024 By DIS

Students of the Faculty of Law of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have participated in the maiden Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo moot court competition at the Dr. Daniel McKorley Moot Courtroom at GIMPA Law School.

UCC won two awards, taking the best Memorial for the Republic and the best Respondent Oralist awards.

Participating institutions for the three-day moot court competition were; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Kings University College (KUC).

At the end of the preliminary stages, KNUST and GIMPA progressed to the finals. GIMPA with 499 points triumphed over KNUST who secured 498.

The panel for the competition was made up of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba of the Koforidua Court of Appeal, and Justice John Mark Nuku Alifu of the Cape Coast High Court.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Justice, admonished the law faculties to incorporate consistent mooting in the legal study environment to equip the students with the practical skills for the proper application of theoretical study – a thread of thought with the full endorsement of the General Legal Council (GLC).

“There is a lot of theory in the schools and much less engagement in the physical mooting. As much as 1’m enjoying this competition and this outcome, I came here with a request to the universities that we should move the experience of school competitions and examinations to an everyday occurrence. The General Legal Council has to put pressure on you to incorporate the consistent discipline of moot court presentations in the universities,” the Chief Justice said.

 

SALE OF APPLICATION VOUCHERS FOR ADMISSION TO REGULAR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES - 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

PRESS RELEASE
Academic Year: 
2024

SALE OF APPLICATION VOUCHERS FOR ADMISSION TO REGULAR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES - 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

 

Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into REGULAR (Full-Time) Graduate Programmes at the University of Cape Coast for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

 

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

 

1.0     SALE CENTRES       

(a)  Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)

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

      (c)  All Network Branches of Ghana Post Office Nationwide

      (d)  All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
      (e)  All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
      (f)  All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide

      (g)  All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide

      (h)  All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide

      (i)  All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide
      (j)  All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide   
      (k) All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide

      (l)  All Network Branches of Cal Bank Nationwide   
      (m) All Network Branches of National Investment Bank Nationwide

  (n) All Network Branches of OmniBsic Bank Nationwide

 

COST OF VOUCHER:

Ghanaian Applicants              -           GH¢320.00

 

The deadline for the sale of the Voucher is Friday, 18th October, 2024.

Two (2) copies of completed application documents should be returned on or before Friday, 18th October, 2024 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

 

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 History and Diplomacy

Ø  Ph.D (History)

Ø  M.Phil (History)

Ø  MA (History)

 

B.    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)

 

C.     Department of Classics and Philosophy

Ø   M.Phil (Classics)

Ø   M.Phil (Philosophy)

 

D.      Department of Information Science

 

Ø M.Phil (Information Science)

 

E.    Department of French

Ø  Ph.D (Language and Didactics in French)

Ø  Ph.D (Comparative Francophone and French Literatures and Civilisations)

Ø  M.Phil (Language and Didactics in French)

Ø  M.Phil (Comparative Francophone and French Literatures and Civilisations)

 

F.     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)

 

G.   Department of Communication Studies

Ø  M.Phil (Teaching Communicative Skills)

Ø  M.Phil (Communication Studies)

Ø  MA (Teaching Communicative Skills)

Ø  MA (Communication Studies)

 

H.    Department of Religion and Human Values

Ø  Ph.D (Religion and Human Values)

Ø  M.Phil (Religion and Human Values)

 

4.1.2 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

           

A.    Department of Population and Health

Ø  Ph.D (Population and Health)

Ø  M.Phil (Population and Health)

 

B.    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)

 

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)

Ø  MPhil (Petroleum and Energy Studies)

Ø  MSc (Petroleum and Energy Studies)

 

Target Groups

The programme targets the following categories of persons: Security Agencies; Educationists; District Assemblies; Persons in the Oil and Gas and Allied Industries; Relevant Public Sector and Institution; NADMO; Civil Society Organisations;

 

Journalist; Religious, Community, and Traditional Leaders; Officials Working with Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) related to Oil and Gas Industry; Engineers,

Scientists, and other Technical Officers who require managerial training in Oil and Gas Management; Graduates from relevant discipline.

 

        NOTE:  Admission is on fee-paying basis

 

4.1.3       SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

 

A.    Department of Data Science and Economic Policy

Ø  M.Sc (Economic Policy Modelling)

Ø  M.Sc (Data Management and Analysis)

 

B. Department of Applied Economics

Ø  Ph.D (Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience)

Ø  M.Phil (Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience)

 

Target Group

Staff of the following institutions; Coastal Development Authority, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Arts, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Fisheries Development Commission, Ministry of Trade and Industry, etc.

 

4.1.4       SCHOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

 

Ø  Department of Integrated Development Studies

Ø  Ph.D (Development Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (Development Studies)

 

Ø  Department of Peace Studies

Ø  Ph.D (Peace, Security and Development Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (Peace, Security and Development Studies)

 

4.1.5       SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

 

Ø  Ph.D (Business Administration)

 

A.    Department of Accounting

Ø  Master of Commerce (Accounting)

Ø  Master of Business Administration (Accounting)

  

B.    Department of Human Resource Management

Ø  M.Com (Human Resource Management)

Ø  M.Com (Human Resource Management) Top-up

Ø  MBA (Human Resource Management)

 

Additional Entry Requirements

Ø  Holders of professional qualification such as IHRMP, CIPD, ICA, ACCA and CIMA plus two years post qualification work experience will be an added advantage.

 

C.    Department of Management

Ø  M.Com (Management)

Ø  M.Phil (Public Policy and Management)

Ø  MBA (Management)

 

Entry Requirements for all programmes:

·        Applicants with professional qualification such as ICA, ACCA and CIMA, CIM, CIB, CIPS and other accredited professional certificates will be an added advantage.

·        All applicants should have two years’ working experience.

 

D.    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)

 

The Master of Commerce (M.Com) is a research master’s programme. It targets people who want to pursue career in academia, in research institutions and consultancy.

 

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

 

The M.Sc. Project Management programme is targeted at individuals seeking to enter the field of project management or for current project managers who desire additional education and training in project management skills and techniques.

 

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

 

The M.Sc. Procurement and Supply Chain Management programme is targeted at individuals who want to develop careers in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

 

c.      Public Relations and Corporate Brand Management

d.      Business Engineering

e.      Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Management

 

Ø  M.Phil Programmes

 

a)            Business Engineering

b)           Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Management

 

Ø  Top-up Programmes

 

a)            Marketing

b)           Procurement and Supply Chain Management

c)            Project Management

 

Additional Entry requirements:

 

Ø  M.Com/MBA/M.Sc Programmes. 

Professional qualification, such as CIM, AMA, ICA, ACCA. CIT, and CIMA, MCIPS, CITL and similar recognised professional bodies plus three years post qualification work experience will be an added advantage.

 

E.    Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development) 

Ø  Master of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development)

Ø  Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development)

Ø  Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development)

Ø  Post Graduate Diploma (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development)

 

Additional Entry Requirements:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least second-class lower division

 

 

4.2       COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES (CES)

 

4.2.1   FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

 

A. Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC)

Ø  M.Phil (Home Economics)

Options

·        Clothing and Textiles

·        Food and Nutrition

·        Family Management/Management in Living

 

B. Department of Mathematics and ICT Education

 

Ø  Ph.D (Mathematics Education)

 

            Additional Entry Requirements

(a)   Applicants to the Ph.D (Mathematics Education) degree should be holders of a  two-year research based master’s degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Cape Coast or an equivalent institution.

(b)  An applicant must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in the coursework at the M.Phil degree level.

(c)   Applicants will have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.

 

Ø  M.Phil (Mathematics Education)

 

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Philosophy (Mathematics Education) programme

should be:

(a)   Holders of B.Ed (Mathematics Education) or B.Ed (Mathematics) or B.Ed (Basic Education) Mathematics Option with second class lower division or better from a recognised university.

                        Or

(b)  Holders of B.Sc (Hons.) in Mathematics or Mathematics related programme and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

 

In addition, a minimum of two years’ experience in teaching Mathematics at the Basic School, High School or College of Education level will be required.

 

(c)   Applicants will also have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.

 

Ø  Ph.D (ICT Education)

 

Ø  M.Ed (Information Technology)

 

The goal of the programme is to produce competent graduates who would be able to meet appropriate standards in the knowledge and understanding required for effective subject teaching, classroom management and students’ assessment use of ICT

 

Admission Requirements: 

Applicants will be expected to possess any of the following:

(a)   Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) with at least Second Class (Honours);

(b)  Bachelor’s Degree (B.A/B.Sc/ B.Com/ BMS etc), with at least Second Class (Honours) and a Diploma in Education;

(c)   M.Ed (candidates who have taken taught courses will be exempted from the courses they have already passed).

 

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  Doctor of Philosophy (Social Studies)

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)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Social Studies)

 

B. Department of Arts Education

 

Ø  Ph.D (Arts Education)

 

  Specialization

  History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music.

 

  Specific Requirement

·    M.Phil in Arts Education with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, History, Religious Studies and Music.

 

·      M.Ed (Arts) degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or better in the M.Ed course work.

 

Ø  M.Phil (Arts Education)

 

Specialization

History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music.

 

Specific Requirements

·      Bachelor’s degree in Arts Education – B.Ed (Arts) (2nd Class lower or better) with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, History, Religious Studies  or Music.

 

·    M.Ed (Arts) Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

 

Ø  M.Ed (Arts Education)

 

Specialization

     History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music

 

4.2.3   FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

 

A.    Department of Basic Education

Ø   PhD (Early Childhood Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Early Childhood Education)

 

B.       Department of Education and Psychology

Ø  Ph.D (Measurement and Evaluation)

Ø  Ph.D (Special Education)

Ø  Ph.D (Educational Psychology)

Ø  Ph.D (Clinical Health Psychology)

Ø  Ph.D (Sociology of Education)

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)

Ø  M.Phil (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)

Ø  MSc (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)

Ø  M.Ed (Sociology of Education)

 

C. Department of Guidance and Counselling

Ø  Ph.D  (Guidance and Counselling)

Ø  M.Phil (Guidance and Counselling)

 

4.2.4   INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (IEPA)

 

Ø  Ph.D (Educational Leadership)

Ø  M.Phil (Educational Administration)

Ø  M.Phil (Educational Planning)

Ø  M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Educational Leadership)

Ø  M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education) Top-up

Ø  M.Phil (Educational Planning) Top-up

Ø  M.Phil (Educational Administration) Top-up

 

General Requirements

Candidates with a good First Degree from the University of Cape Coast and any other recognized University may be considered for admission into any of the programmes.

 

Candidates with at least 2.5 CGPA and more who have already completed the non-research master’s degree from the University of Cape Coast and any recognized university in Educational Administration, Administration in Higher Education, Educational Planning and Administration and Management may be considered for admission into the second year of the programme (top-up).

 

 

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)

 

Admission requirements:

Candidates seeking admission to the M.Phil/Ph.D programme must have obtained first degree/M.Phil in Food Science and Nutrition, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and any other related discipline.

 

B.    Department of Animal Science

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

Ø  Animal Breeding and Genetics

Ø  Animal Nutrition

Ø  Meat Science and Technology

 

Ø  Pasture and Range Management

Ø  Management of Livestock Enterprises

 

Admission requirements:

M.Phil

A candidate seeking admission to the M.Phil programme must have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in:

Ø  Agriculture for any of the specializations; or

Ø  Statistics or Mathematics or Pure Sciences for specialization in Breeding and Genetics; or

Ø  Management or Business or Natural Resources or Biological Science for specialization in Management of Livestock Enterprises; or

Ø  Food Science, Biochemistry, Home Economics, Biological Science for specialization in Meat Science and Technology or Animal Nutrition.

 

Ph.D

A candidate seeking admission into the Ph.D programme must:

Ø  Have an M.Phil or 2-year M.Sc degree in Animal Science related field from a recognised university.

 

C.    Department of Crop Science

·           Ph.D (Crop Science)

·           Ph.D (Seed Science and Technology)

·           M.Phil (Crop Science)

·           M.Phil (Seed Science and Technology)

 

Specialisation

Ph.D/M.Phil (Crop Science)

-      Agronomy

-      Plant Breeding

-      Crop Physiology

-      Plant Protection

 

         D. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

Ø  Ph.D (Agricultural Extension)

 

Entry requirements

Candidates should have an M.Phil degree from a reputable University in agricultural and related discipline. Candidates who are judged by the Department not to have satisfied requisite background courses would be required to take some courses in the University of Cape Coast; M.Phil Agricultural Extension Programme

 

Ø  Ph.D (Agricultural Economics)

 

             Entry requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D Agricultural Economics programme must have M.Phil in Agricultural Economics or a related field (including Mathematics, Statistics and Resource Economics etc.) from an accredited university. A considerable working experience in relevant field will be an advantage but not a prerequisite. Candidates who are judged by the Department not to have satisfied requisite      background courses would be required to take some courses in the M.Phil Agricultural

           Economics Programme.  

     

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

 

                Entry requirements for PH.D in Ngo Studies & Community Development

Candidates must have an M.Phil degree from a reputable university in any discipline. Candidates who are judged by the Department not to have satisfied requisite background courses would be required to take some courses in the University of Cape Coast, M.Phil NGO Studies and Community Development programme. 

 

Ø  M.Phil (Agricultural Extension)

 

               Entry requirements

Candidates must have obtained a good first degree (at least Second class Lower Division or better) from a recognized institution with minimum Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 1 – 4 scale or its equivalence in agriculture or related field. A considerable working experience preferably in Agriculture will be an advantage but not a prerequisite.

 

Ø  M.Phil (Agricultural Economics)

 

            Entry Requirement

Candidates seeking admission into the M.Phil Agricultural Economics programme must possess a good first degree (at least second class lower division or better) from a

recognized institution or minimum Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 or its equivalence in agriculture or related field (including Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics and Resource Economics). A considerable working experience

            preferably in Agriculture will be an advantage but not a prerequisite.

 

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

 

                 Entry requirements for M.Phil in Ngo Studies & Community Development

Candidates must have obtained a good first degree (at least second class lower division or better) from a recognized institution in any discipline. Candidates with non-research master’s degree (M.Sc/MA) must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 in agriculture or related discipline. A considerable working experience preferably in Agriculture will be an advantage but not a prerequisite.

 

4.3.2   SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

 

Ø  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)

 

Ø  Department of Environmental Science

Ø  Ph.D (Botany)

Ø  MPhil (Environmental Science)

Ø  MSc (Environmental Science)

 

Ø  Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology

Ø  Ph.D (Entomology)

Ø  M.Phil (Entomology)

 

Ø  Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Ø  Ph.D (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

Ø  M.Phil (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

 

4.3.3   SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

 

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)

Entry Requirements for Ph.D Mathematics

Candidates with a good master’s degree in any of the programmes below from the University of Cape Coast or a recognised institution of higher learning may be considered for the programme

           (A)     

§  M.Sc Mathematics

§  M.Phil Mathematics

§  M.Phil Mathematics and Computer Science

§  M.Phil Mathematics Education

 

 

OR (B) Other mathematics related programme with a good mix of analysis courses.

 

Ø M.Phil (Mathematics)

Entry Requirements for M.Phil Mathematics

Candidates with a good first degree preferably first or second class degree holder in any of the programmes listed below from the University of Cape Coast or a recognised institution of higher learning may be considered for the programme

(A)          

·    B.Sc Mathematics

·    B.Sc Mathematics with Economics

·    B.Sc Mathematics with Business

·   B.Sc Mathematics and Statistics

·    B.Sc Mathematics and Computer Science

·    B.Ed 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)

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Computer Science must have:

Research master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized institution.

 

Ø    M.Phil (Computer Science)

 

Entry Requirements

 

Applicants for the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Computer Science must have any of the following:

·        First degree, at least a second class (lower division) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics and any other close related fields of study from a recognized academic institution.

·        Non-research master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (1 year M.Sc.) with Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or better may be considered for admission to write thesis for the M Phil if the applicant meets the departmental (if courses offered are up to and conform to that of the department) conditions.

 

4.3.4       SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING

 

A.    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Ø  Ph.D (Coastal Engineering)

Ø  M.Phil (Coastal Engineering)

Ø  MSc (Coastal Engineering)

 

 

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

 

    Additional Entry Requirements

   To qualify for admission an applicant:

·        Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR its equivalent in a related field (e.g. B.Ed Health Sciences Education) with at least Second Class Lower Division from a recognised institution.

·        Should be a registered nurse.

·        Must pass a selection interview

·        Applicants with M.Sc in Advanced Nursing Practice also qualify to do a 1-year top-up but will be required to take the following first year  courses; NUR 812 – Curriculum Development and Implementation in Nursing, NUR 837 – Biostatisitcs and SGS 801 - Academic Writing.

 

Target Group

The programme aims at registered Nurses/Midwives in the Health Services, including:

·        Teaching in Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges.

·        Nurse Managers.

·        Nurse Educationlists.

·        Nurse Clinical Practioners.

 

4.4.2   SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

 

A.    Department of Biomedical Sciences

Ø  Ph.D (Pathogen and Vector Biology)

Ø  Ph.D (Drug Discovery and Development)

Ø  M.Phil (Pathogen and Vector Biology)

Ø  M.Phil (Drug Discovery and Development)  

 

Additional Entry Requirements

Ph.D (Drug Discovery and Development) 

Candidates for the Ph.D programme must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and other Science related discipline, and must demonstrate excellent skills in research. 

 

M.Phil (Drug Discovery and Development) 

Admission to read the M.Phil is opened to:

 

(a)   first degree holders with at least second class lower,  

(b) non-research master’s degree holders in appropriate field of study and

(c) research master’s degree holders in appropriate field of study (Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Medical Science and other Science related discipline).

 

B.    Department of Optometry and Vision Science

·  Doctor of Optometry

·  Doctor of Optometry (Top-up)

·  Ph.D (Clinical Optometry)

·  M.Phil (Clinical Optometry)    

·  MSc (Clinical Optometry)

  

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Asantehene receives honorary doctorate from UCC

09 Sep, 2024 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has conferred a Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, on His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, at a special congregation.

The honour was in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship, contribution to education in Ghana, as a purveyor of traditional jurisprudence and advocate of the rule of law. Further, the recognition was hinged on His Royal Majesty’s efforts towards the promotion of peace and stability, and for standing out as a visionary and generational thinker, entrepreneur, guardian of culture and role model.

Enhancing Education

Receiving the honorary doctorate, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expressed appreciation to the University for recognising and honouring his efforts and promised to work more for the betterment of the country.

"Let me express my profound gratitude to the Chancellor, chairman and members of the Council of this great institution for the honour bestowed on me. It is an honour, which I accept with humility and proudly share with Nananom whose joint efforts have contributed to everything I have achieved," he said.

He reiterated his dedication to promoting peace, education, unity, and development in the country asserting that Cape Coast remained the gateway to Ghana’s education.

In the spirit of ensuring a holistic approach to address the country’s educational challenges, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II called for reasonable remuneration for teachers due to the critical services they provide.

The Asantehene also lamented the gaping disconnect between the state and academia which robbed universities of their role in shaping policies and revolutionalising societies through scientific research discoveries. This, he attributed to abrasive political divisions.

He said, “...Unfortunately in our country, there is hardly any evidence of meaningful collaboration that needs to exist between the state and the universities. One reason the role of academia has been downplayed is that we have allowed the abrasive political divisions to permeate our sacred campuses and turn them into battlegrounds for partisan combat, instead of imbibing and dispensing knowledge.”

Contributions of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene and the Chancellor of UCC, Dr. (Sir) Sam Esson Jonah in a photo after the conferment

The Chancellor of UCC, Dr. Sir Sam Esson Jonah, described Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a beacon who has played diverse roles in many spheres to bring development and peace in Ghana and beyond.

Dr. Sam Jonah hailed Otumfuo’s prowess in traditional wisdom and modern pragmatism.

“His reign has been a continuous demonstration of navigating complex issues with the blend of traditional wisdom and modern pragmatism. His ability to unite people from all walks of life has earned him profound respect and admiration globally,” he said.

He outlined the contribution of His Majesty in conflict resolution, economic development, education, health and more, affirming that his leadership was a testament to his deep commitment and understanding of traditional governance and his dedication to the welfare of his people.

“Upon ascending the Golden Stool, His Majesty made it his mission to address the many chieftaincy disputes that plagued the Asante state. This bold initiative brought together several areas once marked by division and conflict. One of the most remarkable examples is the pivotal role he played in restoring peace in the Dagbon Traditional Area,” the Chancellor added.

Dr. Sam Jonah added that beyond Otumfuo’s contribution to peace and justice, he has been an unwavering advocate for education and economic development.

The Asantehene being congratulated by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene

The UCC Chancellor added that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s influence extends far beyond the borders of this country with his timely intervention in matters of national and international importance having significant impact.

Further, he said in 2016, former President John Agyekum Kufuor highlighted how His Majesty’s advocacy at the IMF was instrumental in sustaining Ghana’s economy during his tenure,” he added.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong congratulated the Asantehene on his award and described him as an astute leader whose contribution to nation-building and conflict resolution could not be downplayed.

He indicated that with the gains the University had made over the years, he was optimistic that Asantehene’s association with UCC would solidify the relationship between the University and Asanteman.

 

A section of Otumfuo’s entourage at the colourful ceremony

The ceremony was witnessed by Nananom, honourable ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps, Justices of the Superior Courts of Ghana, academia and past and current members of UCC Management as well as staff, students and a cross-section of the general public.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Vice-Chancellor of University of Johannesburg Visits UCC

09 Sep, 2024 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has held discussions with his counterpart at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi.

Prof. Mpedi’s visit was aimed at exploring avenues for academic cooperation between the two universities. 

During the meeting, Prof. Mpedi said, " UJ is now ranked number one in South Africa according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024.

The delegations from both universities interacting at the meeting

Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi added that UJ is best known for its great impact on the community and the world at large. Given this, he considered this collaboration with UCC not just a privilege but a learning ground for mutual benefit.

He seized the chance to invite the management of UCC to the   University of Johannesburg's 20th anniversary scheduled for 2025.

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, in a remark, said UCC would collaborate with UJ for the forward match of the two universities.

As a gesture of goodwill, Prof. Boampong presented the UJ delegation with branded UCC souvenirs.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

CEGRAD sensitises teenage girls on child marriage consequences

09 Sep, 2024 By DIS

The Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised a symposium to equip girls with the requisite knowledge to fight for their rights.

The symposium was on the theme: “Child Marriage and Adolescent Rights.”

 The Director of CEGRAD-UCC, Prof. Eunice Fay Amissah, who addressed participants on the topic, “Child Marriage in Ghana: Evidence, Consequences and Rights,” highlighted the importance of empowering young girls on their rights and the need to avoid early marriage. This, she noted, would enable them to pursue their education and aspirations.

Prof. Amissah identified poverty, societal expectations, and gender inequality as key factors driving child marriage. She stressed the fact that education is crucial for girls to avoid this fate and associated health risks, such as fistula disease.

Director of CEGRAD-UCC, Prof. Eunice Fay Amissah addressing participants

She encouraged adolescents to stay in school and share their aspirations with their parents to avoid the trap of early marriage.

"Society expects girls to get married rather than pursue a career. This belief should no longer be the norm. When your age says you are ready for marriage, that implies readiness for childbirth, but your body might not be prepared, leading to complications like delayed labour," she said.

To combat these challenges, the Director encouraged adolescents to share their goals with their parents, dream big, be entrepreneurially minded and stay in school to avoid child marriage.

"You can't dream and be walking about. Your dream will be shattered if you don't stay in school," she stressed.

Prof. Amissah pointed out that education was a powerful tool that provided the knowledge and confidence needed to make the right decisions for the future.

She called on stakeholders to promote the prevention of early child marriages among other harmful cultural practices against women and girls.

Central Regional Director of Gender, Mrs Richlove Amamoo

Speaking on the topic, “Rights of Adolescent Girls and Gender Equality,” the Central Regional Director of Gender, Mrs. Richlove Amamoo, stated that child marriage was a violation of human rights, and no tradition could justify such exploitation and harm inflicted on young girls.

She emphasized the legal rights of adolescent girls, citing the 1992 Constitution and the Children’s Act 560-1998. She reiterated that no girl should be deprived of her rights and abusers of the laws would face consequences.

Mrs. Amamoo urged young girls to stay informed, seek support, and focus on their education to build a future full of possibilities.

The Central Region Representative of the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), Mr. David Allan Paintsil, in a remark, warned against teenage pregnancy and the exploitation of young girls.

He urged girls to prioritize their education to secure their future. 

A section of participants in the symposium with one posing a question

Mr. Paintsil stressed that child marriage should not be tolerated due to its far-reaching consequences on girls, parents, and society at large.

"Your parents may force you to live with the man who impregnated you, and your in-laws may not welcome that decision. Go to school, get a better life, drive your own cars, and become somebody in future," he advised the participants.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

Vice-Chancellor confers with Renmin University of China delegation

03 Sep, 2024 By DIS

A delegation from the Renmin University of China has held discussions with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

Led by the Director of the Centre for European Studies, Prof. Dr. Yang Huilin, the delegation was in UCC to explore areas of academic cooperation.

Prof. Huilin said his university would like to seek academic partnerships in economics and religious studies, among others.

The visit was used by the delegation to brief the Vice-Chancellor on the activities of the Centre at Renmin University of China.

Director of the Centre for European Studies, Prof. Dr. Yang Huilin (L) in an interaction with the VC-UCC, Prof. Boampong (middle). With them is the Ag. Registrar-UCC, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey

Responding, Prof. Boampong indicated that UCC was ready to partner with Renmin University of China.

Prof. Huilin and Prof. Boampong exchanged views on several issues of mutual interest.

Accompanying Prof. Huilin at the meeting included the Executive Director of the Centre for European Studies, Prof. Dr. Yan Jin; the Vice Director of the Centre for European Studies, Prof.Dr. Huang Yanfen and the International Programmes Manager of the Centre for European Studies, Prof.  Dr. Guan Kongwen.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

SGS-UCC holds research grant awards ceremony for postgraduate students

03 Sep, 2024 By DIS

Thirty-seven (37) students, including nineteen (19) females and eighteen (18) males, have received grants to aid them produce timely and quality research works.

Sponsored by Samuel and Emelia Brew-Butler and the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), the grant is specifically aimed at supporting research students publish their scholarly articles in recognised local and international journals, as well as attend research conferences.

The awards ceremony was themed, “Postgraduate Education, Barriers and Freedom for Development.”

The keynote speaker, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah, who spoke on the topic said postgraduate education offers a unique opportunity for students to freely develop themselves in ways that support the overall development of a country.

“This freedom is necessary for promoting critical thinking, and intellectual freedom; encouraging innovation and creativity among others,” he noted.

Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah addressing participants

Prof. Anamuah-Mensah was, however, quick to add that postgraduate education tends to disempower students to the extent that when they complete their studies, they do not have the confidence to create and innovate.

“They settle down comfortably with the PhD or MPhil certificate and may not publish or carry on with further research to produce new knowledge or translate the research into practical applications, innovations and startups to help bring about development,” he added.

He insisted that disempowering graduate students exclude them from quality learning and research which had the power to grant them their freedom.

Among the common barriers disempowering postgraduate students from experiencing the freedom that results in development, Prof. Anamuah-Mensah mentioned dealing with self-doubt, coping with uncertainties about post-graduation career prospects, and managing the pressure to present results and publish.

Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Sarah Darkwa (L) presenting one of the awardees with her grant

The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Sarah Darkwa, in a short remark, observed that the school would continue to mentor and monitor the students until the final research output.

On behalf of the awardees, an MPhil student with the Department of Animal Science, Mr. Mwantor Adams expressed gratitude to contributors of the fund and pledged to do ethical research work.

The Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, chaired the ceremony.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

UCC Matriculates 1, 944 Fresh Sandwich Students

03 Sep, 2024 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has matriculated one thousand, nine hundred and forty-four (1,944) fresh sandwich students who are pursuing various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2024/25 academic year.

The number is made up of four hundred and eighty (480) undergraduates and one thousand, four hundred and sixty-four (1,464) postgraduates. 

After matriculating the students and admitting them to the rights and privileges of junior members of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, congratulated them on their admission.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong addressing the matriculants

In his address, he encouraged the students to tolerate one another and live peacefully among themselves, Prof. Boampong further tasked the students to read the Students' Handbook to be abreast of the code of conduct.

"I wish to emphasize that these rules and regulations are not to punish you. They are meant to bring order and harmony in the University and make your life and stay here enjoyable," he added.

The Vice-Chancellor advised the students to desist from anti-social behaviours such as occultism, hooliganism, prostitution and the use of narcotic drugs. He appealed to them to observe road traffic regulations on campus. Also, he urged them to be security conscious while discharging their academic responsibilities and also entreated them to take their studies seriously.

 

About Matriculation

A section of the matriculants singing the UCC anthem

Matriculation ceremonies are statutory processes that confer membership of a university on fresh students after they have fulfilled the academic requirements for admission by taking the matriculation oath.

The oath binds the fresh students to abide by all the rules and regulations of the University as enshrined in the Students’ Handbook and other authorized documents of the University and requires them to be of good behaviour while pursuing their studies.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Vice-Chancellor receives CEO of HCOWA

03 Sep, 2024 By DIS

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has received the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Community of West Africa (HCOWA), Anna Jiang, at his office.

During the meeting, Prof. Boampong welcomed Anna Jiang, wishing her good health and a successful visit to the University of Cape Coast, in particular, and Ghana at large.

Speaking through an interpreter, the CEO of HCOWA said her association had set “ambitious long-term goals” to bring together hospitals, medical professors from China and manufacturers of medical equipment to harness their respective expertise.

CEO of HCOW, Ms. Anna Jiang during her interaction with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (seated opposite Ms. Jiang)

That, she said, would help to promote health care, foster academic and research collaboration and build advocacy for effective policy implementation, as well as bridge the gaps in medical equipment and resources.

She said she visited the Confucius Institute in Ghana and seized the chance to visit the Vice-Chancellor while exploring opportunities for strategic partnership between HCOWA and UCC across various fields.

The two leaders exchanged views on several issues of mutual interest.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene in a handshake with Ms. Anna Jiang

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nyarko Boampong in his concluding remarks expressed gratitude to Anna Jiang for the visit and gave assurance that the UCC would like to collaborate with HCOWA.

Source: Documentation and Information Section – UCC

 

 

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