Here is University of Cape Coast- UCC entry requirements and cut-off points for admission into programmes of study for both local and international students include the following:
WASSCE/SSSCE: Applicants should have credit passes in six (6) subjects with an overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively.
Three of the six subjects should be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three must be in relevant electives.
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UCC Cut-off Points
For purposes of admission into University of Cape Coast- UCC entry requirements and cut-off points, are credit pass in:
- WASSCE means A1 – C6
- SSSCE means A – D
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level: Applicants should, in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics), have three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
- General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE): Applicants should have credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) and three (3) relevant elective subjects.
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): Applicants should have credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics) and three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
- International Baccalaureate (IB): Applicants should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level in three (3) subjects relevant to the programme of choice (minimum of grade 5 for Health and Allied Sciences). Applicants should, in addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in English/Literature and Mathematics (SL).
- American High School Grade 12 Examinations. Applicants should have a Final Grade point of 3.0.
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UCC Fee-Paying Applicants
Fee-paying facilities are available for candidates/applicants who are unable to meet the competitive cut-off points determined by the Joint Admissions Committee.
Applicants who wish to be considered may complete and attach the fee-paying forms (available at the sales centers or downloaded from the university’s admissions portal) to their printed online application forms. Such candidates shall be required to meet the minimum admission requirements. Copies of last year’s cut-off points for the various programmes are available at the sales centers and the University’s website for applicants’ guidance.
Practical Examinations For B.Ed (Physical Education) Candidates
SSSCE/WASSCE candidates applying for B.Ed. (Physical Education) should note that the date for the practical examinations will be communicated later.
Check: University of Cape Coast (UCC) Academic Programme/Courses
Submission Of Copies Of Completed Application Forms
- Two copies of completed online application forms accompanied by two copies of results slips should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand.
- Copies of the completed online application forms should reach the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA), the University of Cape Coast
- Applicants are to ensure that application forms are posted early enough to be received before the deadline for submission as forms received after the deadline will not be processed.
- No additional documents will be accepted after the submission of completed application forms. Applicants are to note that only photocopies of certificates or result slips should accompany completed application forms. Original certificates/result slips of applicants offered admission will be inspected before registration.
NB: The documents accompanying the application forms are not returnable.
Conclusion
Application forms received without Application Reference Numbers, a copy of each of WASSCE/SSSCE results in slips or transcripts, in the case of Post-Diploma and other applicants, will not be process.
A change of programme after the submission of application forms will NOT be allowed.