UCC Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Browse and find out all School of Graduate Studies Postgraduate Admission requirements of UCC M.Phil and Ph.D academic programmes. Application forms for admission to regular graduate programmes may be obtained between January and March each year.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D programmes must:

1. Have an M.Phil or research MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university.

OR

1. 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.
2. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
3. Submit at least three referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
4. Submit a 3–5-page proposal on intended area of study including references.
5. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g., selection interview)

University of Cape Coast (UCC) Postgraduate Admission Programmes

Master of Philosophy/Commerce/Nursing (M.Phil/M.Com/MN) Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil/M.Com/MN degree programmes must:

1. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
2. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
3. Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
4. Submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.
5. Pass a selection interview.
6. 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:

1. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
2. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
3. Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.
4. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.

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.

UCC Submission Guidelines

Applicants are required to download two copies of Graduate Reference Form, to be completed and sealed by their referees.

Applicants must forward the sealed referees’ forms together with the following documents by post:

1. Two (2) copies of relevant certificates authenticated by the awarding institution.
2. Two (2) original copies of transcript of academic record. 8 | (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
3. Two (2) copies of online application confirmation page.

GRASAG Bursary Registration Portal

Kindly forward all UCC M.Phil & Ph.D Requirements to:

The Deputy Registrar

School of Graduate Studies

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

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