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Category: 
Institutional Review Board
Degree Type: 
Doctor of PhilosophyDepartment of Geography and Regional Planning
Programme Duration: 
4 years (Standard Entry)
Goal / Objectives: 

Aim

The aim of the programme is to produce competent higher-level students with the capability to undertake research, design and implement programmes and contribute to policy making. 

Objective

The objectives are to:

  • Develop students’ critical, analytical thinking and problem solving skills;
  • Equip student with knowledge and skills to undertake research in geography and regional planning; and
  • To enhance the capacity of students in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies.
Entry Requirements: 

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Degree Type: 
Doctor of PhilosophyDepartment of Geography and Regional Planning
Programme Duration: 
4 years (Standard Entry)
Goal / Objectives: 

Aim

The aim of the programme is to produce competent higher-level students with the capability to undertake research, design and implement programmes and contribute to policy making. 

Objective

The objectives are to:

  • Develop students’ critical, analytical thinking and problem solving skills;
  • Equip student with knowledge and skills to undertake research in geography and regional planning; and
  • To enhance the capacity of students in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies.  
Entry Requirements: 

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Geospatial Techniques

Objective 

To equip students with the knowledge and skills in using computers in managing spatial data that has been generated from geographic phenomena.

Content

The main focus of this course is to equip students with ideas to use computers in managing spatial data generated from geographic phenomena. Topics include: geographic data types; spatial data models; databases, data integration, structures for organizing geographic data in GIS; and, coordinates and projections; principles and concepts in remote sensing, image classification and interpretations, satellite platforms etc. Emphasis is on proper coding procedures, identification of variables, entry of data and results, and interpretation of outcomes. There would be laboratory sessions to allow students gain hands-on experience with the application of GIS.

Mode of Delivery

The course will be delivered through lectures, laboratory exercises, fieldwork, individual and group presentations.

Course Code: 
GEO 833
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography and Regional Planning

Research Methods

Objective 

To equip students with the knowledge and skills to conduct research in the field of Geography.

Content 

This course fundamentally exposes students to the processes involved in research. These include philosophy of social science research, conceptualization of a research problem, data collection and instrumentation, techniques in fieldwork, data analysis and presentation of results. Models and modelling of geographic phenomenon are also treated.

Mode of Delivery

The course will be delivered through lectures, seminars, fieldwork, individual and group presentations and discussions.

Course Code: 
GEO 803
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography and Regional Planning
04 Mar, 2020

The Leadership Empowerment Academy Programme is a one-year Certificate Course organised by the University of Cape Coast and University at Buffalo.   The programme is designed to empower leaders by using innovative approaches to prepare participants to demonstrate exemplary leadership practices.

The programme comprises four face-to-face sessions. Three sessions at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana and one at University at Buffalo, USA. Additionally, there are many online sessions during the period.

Programme Objectives

The main objective of the programme is to equip postgraduate students with effective tools for analytical thinking, good judgement, motivational and inter personal relationship skills.

Programme Content

The programme covers important leadership topics such as:

  • Big 5
  • Cliftons Strengths
  • Workplace 4.0
  • DiSC
  • Leadership Journaling

Organisation of Programme

The programme is organised in four thematic sessions as follows;

Session One         -        July (4 days)                  -        Ghana

Session Two         -        January(4days)              -        Ghana

Session Three       -        April/May                       -        USA  

Session Four        -        July (4 days)                   -        Ghana

NB. The session in USA lasts two to three weeks.

Requirement for Admission

The programme is open to all persons with first degree from any recognised university in Ghana and beyond. Thus, current postgraduate students and workers are eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Visit https://forms.gle/RyyvauC4YvX6Zn8r7 to apply online.

Closing date for Application

The deadline for filling of the online application form is Monday, 30th March, 2020

Further Information

For further information, contact the Centre for International Education, UCC

Phone: ….0312292599

E-mail: …. cie@ucc.edu.gh

Histroy of Geographic Thought

This course focuses on the evolution and development of geography from the classical times to the modern age. Some of the issues to be covered are the Dark Ages and its effects on the spread of geographical knowledge, renaissance and geography, the quantitative revolution and geographical thought, contributions of Islamic scholars and new paradigms in geography.

Course Code: 
Geo 831
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography and Regional Planning
Presentation of the equipment

GNAD Hands over Teaching Materials to Educational Foundations

02 Mar, 2020 By louis Mensah

The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) has handed over Teaching and Learning Materials to the Faculty of Educational Foundations.

Welcoming the team, the Coordinator of Sign Language Interpreting Programme, UCC, Dr. Irene Vanderpuye, stated that the purpose of the gathering was to officially exit the collaborative terms between UCC and GNAD from 2017 to 2020. She explained that it was part of the agreement that at the end of the programme, the learning resources would be handed over to the Faculty for teaching and learning. 

UCC's Role


The Executive Director, GNAD, Mr. Juventus Dourinaah, expressed gratitude to the University authorities for their support throughout the span of the programme. “We have about 50 trained persons with certificates in Sign Language Interpreting programme,” he said. He assured the Faculty of all the necessary financial and material support from GNAD towards the continuation of the Sign Language Interpreting Programme.  He hinted that a group from Uganda had expressed interest to join the programme following successes chalked in Ghana. He was hopeful that the programme would be continued even after the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to train more certified Sign Language Interpreting professionals to help facilitate communication, teaching and learning in the country.
Mr. Dourinaah also used the occasion to thank the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) for its’ enormous support and towards the programme. 

 

UCC is Committed to the Cause of Hearing Impaired


Receiving the gadgets (materials), the Vice Dean, Faculty of Educational Foundations, Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah, commended GNAD for its’ gesture and commitment to the agreement. He stated that “As an institution, we cannot compromise on training people who are hearing impaired.” Prof. Gyimah promised that the learning resources would be used for their intended purposes. He was hopeful that beneficiaries of the programme would contribute their quota towards the development of the nation. The items presented include two  HP Laptops, two projectors, Galaxy-A6 tablet, Samsung smart camera, tripod, Projector Screen and four extension boards.

Present were the Secretary to the Programme, Dr. Gideon Kwesi Obosu; Snr. Lecturer, Dr. Edward Kofi Ntim; Assistant Lecturer, Ms. Ivy Ama Kpodoe, College Finance Officer, College of Educational Studies; Mrs. Kate Adu-Gyinah, Faculty Account Officer, Mr. Iddrisu Abubakar and the GNAD team.   
 

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree Admissions 2020/2021

LLB
Academic Year: 
2020 to 2021

ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES INTO THE BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR THE 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons (Ghanaian and Foreign) for admission into the 3-Year (Post-First Degree) and 4-Year (Post-WASSCE/SSSCE) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2020/2021 academic year.

1.0  SALE OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHERS

Applicants should purchase e-vouchers for online application at the Centres listed below

1.1   Ghanaian Applicants

  1. Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
  2. Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals – (Mode of payment – CASH)
  3. University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)
  4. I-J Consult, Apostle Dr. Baidoo Avenue (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Millennium City, Kasoa (Mode of payment – CASH)
  5. GCB Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
  6. ADB Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
  7. GT Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
  8. CBG Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
  9. ZENITH Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
  10. PRUDENTIAL Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
  11. REPUBLIC Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
  12. ARB Apex Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)

1.2  Foreign Applicants

International applicants can make payment by VISA Card and have their e-voucher PIN and serial numbers sent to their e-mail addresses to enable them to complete their applications online.

1.3   Application Fee:        

Ghanaian Applicants              -           GH¢220.00

International Applicants         -           US$100.00 

Applicants are to note that they will be required to pay an additional fee to cover the cost of a selection examination and/or interview. The amount will be communicated to shortlisted applicants.

The deadlines for the sale of e-vouchers (Ghanaian applicants) and the submission of completed application forms (All applicants) are Monday, 20th April, 2020 and Friday, 24th April, 2020 respectively.

2.0    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

3-Year Post-First Degree LLB Programme

Applicants must:

·   Have obtained a good first degree in any field of study from a recognized University with at least a 2nd Class Honours (Lower Division) or a post-graduate qualification from a recognized University.

·   Submit an official transcript of academic record.

·    Submit at least two referees’ reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.

·    Pass a selection interview.

·    Show capacity for a demanding full time study; availability by show of release letter from employers; and ability to pay fees

NB.:   Ghanaian Applicants will be required to:

·    Write an entrance examination

·     Familiarize themselves with the provisions of the 1992 Ghanaian Constitution and current affairs (national and international)

·     Have successfully completed national service.

Eligible foreign applicants (applying from outside Ghana) will be examined via Skype (Skype addresses are to be forwarded to law@ucc.edu.gh ).

4-Year Post-WASSCE/SSSCE LLB Programme

Applicants must:

·    Have credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of EIGHT (8) or better at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively.

Three of the six subjects should be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and the other three being electives.

 For purposes of admission, a credit pass in:

i.   WASSCE means A1 – C6

ii.  SSSCE means A – D

4.0    ONLINE APPLICATIONS

a.   Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh and click on Regular Programmes/Graduate Distance Application for further instructions. Applicants should select the POST FIRST DEGREE application type (for First Degree holders) or FIRST DEGREE POST WASSCE (for WASSCE/SSSCE applicants).

b.   Ghanaian applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the Large EMS envelope:

i.  Application reference number

ii.  Full name

iii.  Postal address

iv.  Type of Application (Post First Degree OR First Degree Post WASSCE/SSSCE)

c.   Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the Faculty Brochure very carefully before completion of the online application form. 

5.0   SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

(a)  Copies of completed online application form (confirmation page) accompanied by copies of certificates should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand and should reach the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA), University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 24th April,2020.   

Applicants are to ensure that copies of the confirmation page and other attachments are posted early enough to be received before the deadline for submission as forms received after the deadline will not be processed.

(b)  No additional documents will be accepted after submission of confirmation pages.  Applicants are to note that only photocopies of certificates or results slips (not returnable) should accompany confirmation pages.  Original certificates of applicants short-listed will be inspected during the interview. 

(c)  Application forms received without Application Reference Numbers and copies of certificates/results slips and payments receipts will not be processed.  COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS ARE TO BE FORWARDED DIRECTLY BY UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BY POST-FIRST DEGREE APPLICANTS.

6.0    IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

Entrance Examinations (Post-First Degree Applicants Only)     -      6th May, 2020                                    

Interview dates:         Post-First Degree Applicants           -           2nd June – 4th June, 2020

                                     Post-WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants  -           16thJune – 18thJune, 2020                

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