The University reviews its curriculum regularly in order to keep pace with social, economic, scientific and technological developments. Minor reviews such as the addition and revision of individual courses and programmes are on-going processes. The University adopts a five-year mandatory review cycle, with the review process starting at the beginning of the fifth year and revised curriculum package coming into force at the beginning of the sixth year. There is a mid-term evaluation in the third year of the cycle.

The cyclical curriculum review will cover such areas as:

The University of Cape Coast has a Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA) whose responsibility is to ensure the maintenance as well as continuous improvement of academic standards.

Provosts of College

1. The provost is the Chairman of the College Board and the head of the College.
2. In consultation with the Dean of the school of Graduate Studies as well as Deans of Faculty/School in the College, the Provost shall exercise oversight responsibility for postgraduate training of the College’s students and also for staff development.
3. The Provost shall co-ordinate the work of the Faculties/Schools within the college.

Notwithstanding previous confirmation of an ward of a degree as in confirmation of award of degree/diploma and presentation of certificate, the Academic Board may, at any time, cancel an award, even with retrospective effect, if it becomes known that:

Certificates for programmes pursued successfully shall be ready for collection at designated points on the day of graduation.

After the day of graduation, graduates may collect their certificates from the Office of the Director (Directorate of Academic Affairs) upon payment of the appropriate fees.

Certificates not collected five or more years from the date of graduation shall attract a special charge on collection

Following confirmation of an award of a degree/diploma as in confirmation of award of degree/diploma, the candidate shall be entitled to be awarded a certificate of the appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma/Certificate under the seal of the University at a congregation of the University assembled for that purpose

A list of candidates who are deemed eligible as in requirement for graduation shall be laid before the Academic Board for approval. No award shall be confirmed unless the Academic Board is satisfied that the candidate has satisfied all the conditions for the award of a degree/diploma.

To qualify for the award of a degree, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Pass all courses taken - general, faculty, or departmental courses
2. Meet Inter-Faculty course requirements
3. Accumulate a minimum of 120 credits (including Advance Credits)
4. Attain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (C.G.P.A) of 1.0
5. Settle all financial and other obligations to the University
6. Be in good standing - not barred for disciplinary reasons

Student Assessment

The University operates a combination of Continuous Assessment and End-of-Semester Examination with the following weightings.

The time limits for the completion of degree programs are as follows:

1. Six-year programme: Minimum of 6 years, maximum of 8 years
2. Four-year programme: Minimum of 4 years, maximum of 6 years
3. Three-year programme: Minimum of 3 years, maximum of 5 years
4. Two-year programme: Minimum of 2 years, maximum of 4 years

A student who is unable to complete the degree programme within the stipulated time limit shall be withdrawn by the University.