University of Cape Coast - Graduate Admissions for the 2015/2016 Academic Year

The deadline for the sale of Scratch Cards is Thursday 30th, April, 2015.
Application Closes: Friday, 8th May, 2015

Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into graduate programmes (REGULAR) of the University of Cape Coast for the 2015/2016 academic year.

Scratch cards for online application forms are up for sale at the centres listed below:

1.0 SALES CENTRES

(a) Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast
(Mode of payment – CASH)

(b) Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals
(Mode of payment – POSTAL ORDER)

(c) University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra.
(Mode of payment – through any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank, into GCB Kaneshie Industrial Area Branch – Account Number 1201130006903.  A copy of the pay-in slip should be submitted to the Officer at the Accra Office for the
Application Forms.

(d) Kumasi Workers College (Mode of payment - CASH)

COST OF SCRATCH CARD:

Ghanaian Applicants      - GH¢250.00
International Applicants      - USD$250.00

The deadline for the sale of Scratch Cards is Thursday 30th, April, 2015.

Completed application forms should be returned on or before Friday, 8th May, 2015 to:

The Deputy Registrar
School of Graduate Studies
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast

For further enquiries, please contact us on:

Tel.: [03321] 32480 Ext 230, 237, [03321] 35351
E-mail: graduatestudies@ucc.edu.gh

2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D programmes must:
• Have an M.Phil/researched M.A/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University.
• Submit an official transcript of academic record.
• Submit at least three reference reports, one of which must be from a former Lecturer.
• Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography.
• Pass a selection interview
• Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the Faculty/School/Department.

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

Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil/M.Com/MN degree programmes must:
• Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University/analogous Institution.
• Submit an official transcript of academic record.
• Submit at least two reference reports, one of which must be from a former  Lecturer.
• Submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.
• Pass a selection interview.
Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the Faculty/ School/ Department;   these may  include a selection interview.

Master of Arts/Science/Education/Business Administration (M.A/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA) Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to MA/MSc/M.Ed/MBA degree programmes must:
• Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University/analogous Institution.
• Submit an official transcript of academic record.
• Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.
• Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the Faculty/School/Department.

3.0 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 the 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 Degree.

MA/M.Sc/ME.d/ MBA

12 Months -Full Time

M.A/MSc/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.

4.0 GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN THE COLLEGES/FACULTIES/ SCHOOLS/INSTITUTES/DEPARTMENTS

4.1 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES

4.1.1      Faculty of Arts

Department of Religion and Human Values

 Ph.D (Religion and Human Values)
 M.Phil (Religion and Human Values)

Department of Ghanaian Languages

 M.Phil (Ghanaian Languages) - Akan/Ewe/Ga

Department of Classics and Philosophy

 M.Phil (Philosophy)
 M.Phil (Classics)
 M.A (Philosophy)
 M.A (Classics)

Department of History

 Ph.D (History)
 M.Phil (History)
 M.A (History)

Department of Music

 Ph.D. (Music Theory and Composition)
 Ph.D. (Ethnomusicology)
 Ph.D. (Music Education)
 M. Phil. (Music Theory and Composition)
 M. Phil. (Ethnomusicology)
 M. Phil. (Music Education)

Department of English
 Ph.D (English Language)

 Ph.D (Literature in English)
 M.Phil (English Language)
 M.Phil (Literature in English)

Department of French
 Ph.D. (Language and Didactics of French)
 M. Phil (Linguistics and Didactics in French)
 M. Phil (African Literature and Civilization)
 M. Phil (French Literature and Civilization)

Centre for African and International Studies
 Ph.D. (International Studies)
 Ph.D. (African Studies)
 M. Phil (International Studies)
 M. Phil (African Studies)

4.1.2 Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Economics

 Ph D (Economics)
 M.Phil Economics

Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

 Ph.D (Tourism Management)
 Ph.D ( Hospitality Management)
 M. Phil (Tourism Management)
 M. Phil (Hospitality Management)

Department of Population and Health

 Ph.D (Population and Health)
 M. Phil (Population and Health)

Department of Geography and Regional Planning

 Ph.D (Geography)
 M. Phil (Geography)
 M. A. (Geography)

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

 Ph.D (Sociology)
 M.Phil (Sociology)
 M.A. (Sociology)

Institute for Development Studies

 Ph.D (Development Studies)
 M.Phil (Development Studies)
 M.Phil (Peace and Development Studies)
 M.A. (Development Management)

4.1.3 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Department of Management Studies

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme (Full Time)

 Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
 Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)
 Master of Business Administration (Marketing)

Master of Commerce (M.Com) Programme (Full Time)

 Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
 Master of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)
 Master of Commerce (Marketing)

Department of Accounting and Finance

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programmes (Full Time)

 Master of Business Administration (Accounting)
 Master of Business Administration (Finance)
Master of Commerce (M.Com) Programme (Full Time)

 Master of Commerce (Finance )
 Master of Commerce (Accounting)

Programme Duration

• MBA by course work and Dissertation.   This consists of two semesters of course work and a dissertation.
• M.Com by course work and thesis.  This consists of two semesters of course work and another two semesters of thesis writing.

Specific Requirements

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least second class lower division from a recognized University.
•  Applicants should also have a minimum of two years’ working experience.
• Applicants for MBA (Accounting) and M.Com (Accounting) must hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Commerce.

Fees: 2015/2016 Academic Year
M.B.A Programmes are Fee Paying.
M.Com Programmes are Fee Paying for year 1.
(Additional fees for thesis writing will be paid in Year 2.)

4.2 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES (CoES)

4.2.2 Faculty of Education

Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

 Ph.D (Physical Education)
 Ph.D (Health Promotion)
 M.Phil (Physical Education)
 M.Phil (Health Education)

Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (DASSE)

 PhD (Curriculum and Teaching)
 M. Phil (Curriculum and Teaching)

Department of Basic Education

 M.Phil (Basic Education)

Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC)

 M.Phil (Vocational and Technical Education)
 M.Phil (Home Economics)

Department of Science and Mathematics Education

 Ph.D (Science Education)
 Ph.D ( Mathematics Education)
 M.Phil (Science Education)
 M. Phil (Mathematics Education)

Department of Educational Foundations

 Ph.D  (Educational Measurement and Evaluation)
 Ph.D  ( Educational Psychology)
 Ph.D  (Guidance and Counselling)
 Ph.D (Special Education)
 M.Phil (Special Education)
 M.Phil (Educational Psychology)
 M.Phil (Educational Measurement and Evaluation)
 M.Phil (Sociology of Education)
 M.Phil (Guidance and Counselling)
 M.Phil (Clinical Health Psychology)

Institute for Educational Planning and Administration

 M.Phil  ( Educational Planning)
 M.Phil  (Educational Administration)
 M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education)
 Top-up M.Phil (Educational Administration)

Specific Entry Requirements for M. Phil Programmes in the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration

i. Holders of a good B.Ed degree from any recognized University who have taught for not less than two (2) years after completion of their degree programmes.

ii. Holders of a good B.A. or B.Sc. degree must, in addition, hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Cape Coast or any recognized University and must have taught for not less than two (2) years after completion of their degree programme.

iii. Applicants for M.Phil in Educational Planning who have knowledge in Economics at the first degree level in addition to (i) and (ii) above, will have an advantage.

iv. M. Phil in Administration in Higher Education: In addition to requirements under (i) and (ii) above, applicants who have worked as administrators in Higher Educational Institutions for not less than two years will have an advantage.

v. Candidates would have to pass a selection interview.

4.3  COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (CoDE)

• M.Ed.  (Information Technology)

This is a UNESCO initiated programme for capacity building involving collaboration between the University of Cape Coast and the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
Status and Duration:   The M.Ed (Information Technology) programme can be attended full-time or part-time for 18 months or 24 months respectively. The full-time admission option is residential while the part-time is non-residential. Part-time students will attend lectures during weekends of every fortnight; Friday, 2.00 p.m; – 7.00 pm, Saturday, 8.30 a.m – 5.00p.m  and   Sundays 8.30 a.m –2.00 p.m.

Specific Entry Requirements:
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in any field OR B.A/BSc./B.Com etc with Diploma in Education ( Dip.Ed)/Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) OR Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Additional Requirement:
All candidates must have extensive knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access in addition to the above requirements. Knowledge in any programming language will be an added advantage.

• Education: Master of Education (M.Ed)  - By Distance Mode

Areas of Specialisation:

• Administration in Higher Education
• Educational Psychology
• Guidance and Counselling
• Measurement and Evaluation
• Special Education

Duration: The M.Ed programme is for a duration of three (3) semesters. A candidate for any of the M.Ed programmes who attains a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher at the end of the course work may progress to do Master of Philosophy (M.Phil). The M.Phil will require two additional semesters for the Thesis (i.e. 3 semesters of Course Work and 2 semesters for research.

• Business –Master of Business Administration (MBA) - By Distance Mode

Areas of Specialisation

• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing

Duration: The MBA programme is for a duration of four (4) semesters. A candidate in any of the MBA programmes who attains a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher at the end of the course work may progress to do Master of Commerce (M.Com). The M.Com will require two additional semesters for the research.

Specific Entry Requirements

In the case of the MBA programmes, holders of final professional examination certificate and membership of relevant professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators, Chartered Insurance Institute and Chartered Institute of Human Resource and Development, can apply.

Learning Centres

The graduate programmes will be mounted in four centres namely:

• Accra (New Learning Centre, Adjiringano)
• Kumasi (Osei Tutu II Centre for Executive Education and Research)
• Cape Coast (College of Distance Education Building, UCC)
• Tamale (Institute of Languages, Education Ridge)

Further information can be obtained from the College on the following telephone numbers: 03321-36947, 03321-35205.

4.4 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

4.4.1 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Agricultural Engineering

 Ph.D (Post Harvest Technology)
 M. Phil (Irrigation Technology)
 M.Phil (Post-Harvest Technology)
 M Phil (Agricultural Mechanization Technology)

Department of Animal Science

 M.Phil. (Animal Science)
 M.Sc. (Livestock System Management) –One Year

Department of Crop Science

 Ph.D (Crop Science)
 M.Phil (Crop Science)
 M.Phil (Seed Science and Technology)

Department of Soil Science

 Ph.D (Land Use and Environmental Science)
 Ph.D. (Soil Science)
 M. Phil (Land Use and Environmental Science)
 M. Phil. (Soil Science)

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

 Ph.D (Agricultural Extension)
 Ph.D (Agricultural Economics)
 Ph.D (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)
 M. Phil (Agricultural Extension)
 M. Phil (Agricultural Economics)
 M. Phil (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)

Specific Entry Requirements in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

Ph.D in Agricultural Extension
A researched Master’s Degree in Agriculture and related courses from the University of Cape Coast or an accredited university.

Ph.D Agricultural Economics
A researched M. Phil in Agricultural Economics or a related field from the University of Cape Coast or an accredited university

Ph.D in NGO Studies and Community Development
A researched M.Phil degree from a reputable university in any discipline. Candidates who are judged by the Department not to have satisfied requisite background courses would be required to take some courses in the University of Cape Coast M .Phil NGO Studies and Community Development programme.

M. Phil Agricultural (Economics Programme)
A good first degree in Agriculture with a significant amount of economics or with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the University of Cape Coast or an accredited university.

M. Phil in NGO Studies and Community Development
Candidates must have a good first degree (Second Class or Higher) in any discipline from the University of Cape Coast or an accredited university.

4.5 SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Department of Biomedical and Forensic Sciences

 Ph.D (Zoology) Parasitology Option
 M. Phil (Parasitology)

Department of Entomology and Wildlife

 Ph.D ( Entomology)
 M. Phil (Entomology)
 M. Phil (Wildlife Management)

Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

 Ph.D  ( Aquaculture)
 Ph.D (Oceanography and Limnology)
 Ph.D (Fisheries and Science)
 Ph.D (Coastal Management)
 M. Phil (Fisheries Science)
 M. Phil (Aquaculture)
 M. Phil (Oceanography and Limnology)
 M. Phil ( Coastal Management)

Department of Environmental Science
 Ph.D. (Botany)
 M.Phil (Environmental Science)

Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
 Ph.D. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
 M.Phil (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

Applicants are to note that depending on the candidate’s area of specialization, the candidate will be instructed and/or supervised by either the department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology or the Department of Environmental Science.

4.7 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Department of Physics

 Ph.D. (Physics) 
Options:
Theoretical Physics
Environment Physics
Laser and Fibre Optics Application
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
Health and Radiation Physics

 M. Phil. (Physics)
Options:
Theoretical Physics
Environment Physics
Laser and Fibre Optics Application
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
Health and Radiation Physics

Department of Chemistry

 Ph.D (Chemistry) with options in:
• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry

 M.Phil (Chemistry) with options in:
• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

 Ph.D. (Mathematics)
 Ph.D. (Statistics)

Department of Computer Science and information Technology

 Ph.D. (Computer Science)

4.5 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
4.5.1 SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

 Master of Nursing (MN) – Equivalent to an M.Phil degree
 Master of Science (MSc) Advanced Nursing Practice