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Degree Type: 
Master of PhilosophyDepartment of English
Programme Duration: 
2 years (Standard Entry)
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Entry Requirements: 

  • MA in English or a related discipline

  • Candidate should pass an admission interview

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of ArtsDepartment of English
Programme Duration: 
4 years (Standard Entry)
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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.

For the purpose of admission, a pass in

WASSCE means Grade: A1-C6

SSSCE means Grade: A-D

Electricity and Magnetism (Theory)

This course is an extension of the electricity and magnetism basics introduced in PHY 102.  It is designed to improve students understanding of electric and magnetic phenomena.  The course covers basic computation of electric and magnetic fields, calculation of electric potentials and their applications.  A.C. theory and electromagnetic waves and their related calculations are covered. Application of RCL circuit is discussed.

Course Code: 
PHY 202
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Engineering Physics
Guidance and Counselling
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
Physics

Geographic Thought

Course Code: 
GEO 201
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Guidance and Counselling

Introduction to Basic Organic Chemistry II

This course is a continuation of CHE 105A. The basic ideas on nomenclature, structure, physical properties, synthesis and chemical properties of the aliphatic hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkyes) will be treated. The course will also include the treatment of the structure of benzene including simple treatment of the concept of resonance and aromaticity, nomenclature of benzene and synthesis of simple derivatives of benzene with specific orientation, ortho-, para- and meta-directors. 

Course Code: 
CHE 105B
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Pre-requisite: 
CHE 105A
Select Programme(s): 
Guidance and Counselling

Plant Physiology

This course covers basic plant processes including photosynthesis, respiration, fermentation and bioenergetics.  Other concepts and topics to be discussed include translocation of organic compounds, germination and dormancy, stomatal physiology and plant growth regulators.

Course Code: 
BIO 211
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
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Fisheries and Aquatic Science
Guidance and Counselling

Elements of Economics (Macro)

Course Code: 
ECO 202
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Guidance and Counselling

Psychology of Personality

Course Code: 
BPS 224
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Guidance and Counselling

Abnormal Psychology

Course Code: 
BPS 223
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Guidance and Counselling

Department of English

Vision statement: 
To make the Department a Centre of Excellence in teaching and research in English language and Literature- in- English.
Mission statement: 
To produce teachers, lecturers and researchers in the area of English and also to train English language  and Anglophone specialists who can be useful assets to the world of industry, especially in areas like the Media, Banking, Commercial Practices, Professional Secretariat posts, etc.
History: 
The Department of English is in the Faculty of Arts which is within the College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS) of the University of Cape Coast. The Department offers a B. A. (English) programme and six post graduate programmes, namely: M.A English Language (Sandwich), M.A Literature-in-English (Sandwich), M.Phil English Language, M.Phil Literature-in-English and PhD English Language PhD Literature-in-English. The M.A. (Sandwich) programme caters for workers and professionals who may not have the opportunity to obtain a graduate degree as full-time students. Further, the Department offers a One-Year Proficiency Programme for Francophone students who wish to upgrade their English language proficiency with a view to studying or working in an English-speaking country. 
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Department of English

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