UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes and Requirements 2024/2025

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UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes and Requirements

Explore the UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes and Requirements available at University of Cape Coast.

In this article, we shall explore you through the UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes and Requirements available.

About UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes and Requirements 

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) offers a variety of postgraduate regular programmes designed to provide advanced education and research opportunities.

These programmes are structured to enhance the professional and academic skills of graduates in various fields. They typically include Master’s and Doctoral degrees across disciplines such as education, business, science, and humanities.

Key Features of UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes

1. Diverse Offerings: UCC provides a range of programs tailored to different academic and professional interests, including Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts (MA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

2. Rigorous Curriculum

3. Qualified Faculty

4. Research Opportunities

5. Flexible Scheduling

6. Quality Assurance

Where to Buy UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes Admission Forms 

Interested applicants can buy the UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes Admission Forms at the various designated places listed below.

1. Ghana Commercial Bank

2. Ghana Post Office

3. All UCC Distance Education Learning Centers

4. University of Cape Coast Cash Office

5. University of Cape Coast,  Accra Office- Tesano

6. All branches of Agriculture Development Bank

7. All branches of Zenith Bank

8. All branches of Uni Bank

9. All branches of Republic Bank

Cost of UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes Forms 

The cost of admission forms for UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes is Ghc320.00 for Ghanaian applicants and USD 100 for International Applicants.

List UCC Postgraduate Regular Programmes and Requirements

1. Master of Philosophy/Commerce/Nursing (MPhil/MCom/MN) Programmes

All applicants seeking admission to MPhil/MCom/MN degree programmes must meet the following requirements listed below.

1. An applicant must 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. Applicants must submit an official transcript of academic record.

3. Applicants must submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.

4. Applicants should submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.

5. Also applicants must pass a selection interview.

6. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g. selection interview)

2. Master of Arts/Science/Education/Business Administration (MA/MSc/MEd/MBA) Programmes

Applicants seeking admission to MA/MSc/MEd/MBA degree programmes must meet the following requirements.

1. Applicants should 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. Applicants should submit an official transcript of academic record.

3. Applicants should submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.

3. Applicants must satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.

3. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Physical Education

The programme targets teachers in Public and Private Basic, Senior High Schools, Colleges of Education, and Technical Universities.

Physical Education coordinators at the Regional/Municipal/Metropolitan/District/Circuit levels.

Sports coaches in tertiary institutions; Staff of National Sports Authority.

Corporate and private fitness management personnel

Professionals in sports administration and management positions.

Entry Requirements

1. Applicants must be a professionally trained teacher or physical education expert.

2. Must have MEd degree in Physical Education with a CGPA of 3.0

Programme Duration

Three (3) semesters. Students are expected to submit their thesis within the third semester for assessment.

4. Department of Science Education

1. Master of Philosophy in Science Education

2. Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education

REQUIREMENTS

Application to the postgraduate programme should either be:

a.  Holders of BEd (Science Education) with preferably second class lower division or higher from a recognised University or institution.

OR

b.  Holders of BSc (Hons) in a relevant science programme and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

OR

c.  Holders of research-based and non-research-based master’s degrees in Science Education (MEd) from a recognised university.

ii.   Applicant will also have to pass the selection interview for admission to the programme

Also, applicants can become candidate for the PhD degree after obtaining a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in the course work of the programme and should have obtained a minimum of Grade B in the research methods course.

5. PhD ( Mathematics Education) Requirements 

(a)   Applicants to the PhD (Mathematics Education) degree should be holders of a  two-year research master’s degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Cape Coast or an equivalent institution.

(b)  An applicant must have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the coursework at the MPhil degree level.

(c)   Applicants will have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Philosophy (Mathematics Education) programme
should be:

(a)   Holders of BEd (Mathematics Education) or B.Ed (Mathematics) or B.Ed (Basic Education) Mathematics Option with second class lower division or better from a recognised university.

(b)  Or Holders of BSc (Hons.) in Mathematics or Mathematics related programme and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

In addition, a minimum of two years’ experience in teaching Mathematics at the Basic School, High School or College of Education level will be required.

(c)  Applicants will also have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.

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.

Additional Requirements

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 advantage.

Department of Business and Social Sciences Education (DOBSSE)

Below are the master’s degree and MPhil programmes at UCC.

1. Doctor of Philosophy (Management Education)
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Social Studies Education)
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting Education)
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Economics Education)
5. Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)
6. Master of Philosophy (Management Education)
7. Master of Philosophy (Social Studies Education)
8. Master of Philosophy (Accounting Education)
9. Master of Philosophy (Economics Education)
10. Master of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)

For Specialization in History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music, applicants must meet the requirements below.

Bachelor’s degree in Arts – B.A or BEd (Arts) with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, History, Religious Studies  and Music  with a Diploma / Post-Graduate Certificate in Education/Post-Graduate Diploma in Education.

Also M.Ed (Arts) Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

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