Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into SANDWICH undergraduate, diploma and certificate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2014/2015 academic year. Scratch cards for online application are up for sale at the centres listed below:
1.0 SALE CENTRES
2.0 ONLINE APPLICATIONS
3.0 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
4.0 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
5.0 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
6.0 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
7.0 ACCOMMODATION
1.0 SALE CENTRES
Cash Office, University of Cape Coast.
(Mode of payment – CASH)
Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals
(Mode of payment – POSTAL ORDER)
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 payment-slip should be submitted to the Officer-In-Charge at the Accra Office for the Application Forms.
Kumasi Workers’ College (Mode of payment – CASH)
COST OF SCRATCH CARD – GH¢150.00
The deadlines for the sale of Scratch Cards for online application and the submission of completed application forms are Friday, 21st February, 2014 and Friday, 28th February, 2014 respectively.
2.0 ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Online applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh then go to Admissions and click on Apply Online for further instructions.
All applicants will be given three (3) pre-paid envelopes, two of which are blank official envelopes and should be self-addressed by applicants.
All applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope:
application reference number
full name
postal address
first choice programme and
application category which should be one of the following: SSSCE/WASSCE or Post-Diploma.
Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the admissions brochure very carefully before completion of the online application form. Applications on which APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBERS are not indicated will not be processed.
Applicants are advised to select from the programmes listed below only.
3.0 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
3.1 DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
TARGET GROUPS
SHS graduates who wish to pursue a career in Tourism or Hospitality Industry.
Low to middle level management staff in Ghana’s growing hospitality and tourism industry who need opportunities to enhance their skills and climb the academic ladder to enhance their careers.
DURATION: 8 weeks
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Certificate in Tourism/Hospitality/Business or related field plus three years working experience in a recognized tourism/hospitality facility.
Or
GCE ‘O’ Level or SSS certificate
FEES: GH¢ 1,350.00
B.SC. (TOURISM MAMAGEMENT)
B.SC. (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates applying for admission into the above programmes should have the relevant requirements, namely:
Diploma in Tourism Management OR Diploma in Hospitality Management, UCC.
Related Diploma Certificate, such as:
HND (Tourism)
HND (Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management/Hospitality Management)
All candidates should submit certified copies of their transcripts and NAPTEX Certificate with the application. Candidates will be required to pass a selection interview.
DURATION
Each sandwich semesters will last 8 weeks. The first Semester begins in June, 2014.
FEES: Fresh Students GH¢ 1,350.00
3.2 DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING
DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT
TARGET GROUPS
The programme targets drivers in governmental and non-governmental institutions/organizations, transport unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Kingdom Transport, Metro Mass Transport Services (MMTS), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Car Rentals as well as educational Institutions in the country.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The programme is available to people with certificates in basic road safety or fleet management from Road Safety Transportation Consultancies (RSTC) Limited or similar training institutions.
Fees (Fresh students)
Admission is on fee-paying basis as follow:
Diploma in Transport and Road Safety Management – GH¢1,370.00
For further information on the Department Geography and Regional Planning Programmes visit the website at www.grp.edu.gh
3.3 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates applying for admission into the programme should have any of the following:
Certificate in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast.
Five (5) credit passes at SSSCE/WASSCE including English and Mathematics.
GCE ‘A’ level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics.
GCE ‘O’ level credit passes in five (5) subjects including English and Mathematics.
Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’ with ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics.
Stenographer Grade Two Certificate.
All candidates will be required to pass a selection interview.
TARGET GROUP
This course is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications. In particular, workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Services, Fire Service, Immigration and National Disaster Management Organisation, Teachers and NGOs – are encouraged to apply.
DURATION
Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each. The First Semester begins in June, 2014.
FEES: Fresh Students GH¢ 1,300.00
B.A. (SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MAMAGEMENT)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates applying for admission into the programme should have any of the following requirements:
Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management, UCC.
Related Diploma Certificate, such as:
Diploma in Labour Studies – IDS, UCC.
Diploma in Labour Studies – GIMPA, Legon.
Diploma in Social Work – UG, Legon
All candidates should have obtained at least a pass at the Diploma Level. Candidates will be required to pass a selection interview.
DURATION
Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each. The first Semester begins in June, 2014.
FEES: Fresh Students GH¢ 1,350.00
4.0 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
4.1 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
B. ED. (HEALTH SCIENCES)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
OR
Candidates must possess GCE ‘O’ Level certificate with passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and General Science. Passes at the GCE ‘A’ Level will be an advantage.
OR
SSSCE/WASSCE certificate with good passes in five subjects including Core English, Core Mathematics and Core Science.
In addition to (i) or (ii) above, candidates must possess a THREE (3) YEAR DIPLOMA awarded by an accredited Health Training Institution with at least THREE (3) YEARS working experience (excluding “rotation” for nurses) in relevant areas such as General Nursing, Environmental Health, Disease Control, Community Health, Midwifery, Nutrition or Psychiatry.
Fees for fresh students – GH¢ 2, 160.00
Fees should be paid into the Health Science Account Number 3021130001360 with Ghana Commercial Bank, University of Cape Coast Branch.
4.2 DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
TARGET GROUP
Teachers and attendants who work in pre-school and in Early Childhood Programmes (Day Care Centres, Nursery Schools and Kindergartens).
Teachers in Primary Schools who are interested in specializing in Early Childhood Education.
Staff of institutions related to child care.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be teaching/working in a pre-school or Primary School
Applicants must have sat either SSSCE or WASSSCE or an equivalent examination or must be at least 25 years old.
Applicants must pass an entrance examination and an interview conducted by the Department.
DURATION
The programme is by sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (June – July)
Date of Examination: Thursday, 3rd April, 2014 to be followed by interview on the same day.
Fees: Fresh Students – Nine Hundred and fifty Ghana cedis (GH¢950.00)
Continuing Students – Eight Hundred and Thirteen Ghana cedis (GH¢813.00)
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
TARGET GROUP
Untrained early childhood teachers
Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education
Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions
Staff of Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Direct Entry
Post-Senior High School Candidates with passes in 5 subjects. Three of the five subjects must be core subjects (including English language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and two elective subjects with a minimum aggregate of 20 for SSSCE and 30 for WASSCE.
Applicants with Teachers Certificate ‘A’ or Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognised institutions with a CGPA of 2.5 or better.
Entry through Exams and Interview
Mature candidates
Applicants must be 25 years and above and must be holders of Senior High School Certificate.
Applicants with certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognised institutions.
Note: Candidates in category ‘b’ will be required to pass a selection examination and interview on Thursday, 10th April 2014.
DURATION
The programme is by sandwich and will cover three long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (June – July)
Fees: Fresh Students – One Thousand, and fifty Ghana cedis (GH¢1, 050.00)
Continuing Students –
Diploma Year Two: Eight hundred and forty Ghana Cedis (GH¢840.00)
Diploma Year Three: Eight hundred and forty Ghana Cedis (GH¢840.00)
5.0 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
5.1 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
B.Sc. (ENGINEERING PHYSICS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should possess a good HND – preferably a second class or better or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic or Institution in Engineering
DURATION
Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each).
Next Semester: June – July, 2014
Fees for the Semester:
Fresh Students: One thousand and six hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,600.00)
Continuing Students: One thousand, five hundred and twenty-six Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,526.00)
The fees should be paid into the School of Physical Sciences Account No. 3021130001057 at any Ghana Commercial Bank branch.
5.2 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
B.Sc. (WATER & SANITATION)
TARGET GROUPS
The main target groups are:
Environmental Health Staff in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
Polytechnic graduates with relevant engineering background.
Professionals in other water and sanitation sector organisations with relevant entry requirement and work experience.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Prospective candidates are expected to possess at least one of the following qualifications and pass an admission interview:
Diploma in Water and Sanitation from the University of Cape Coast or its equivalent from any recognized University.
Diploma in Environmental Health or Environmental Health Technology from Accra School of Hygiene and any recognized University.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
DURATION
Four (4) Sandwich Semesters, (8 weeks each) followed by supervised field work during vacation.
Next Sandwich Semester June – July, 2014
FEES:
Admission is on fee-paying basis. The fee for the 2013/2014 academic year is as follows:
Fresh Students: One thousand, four hundred and twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,420.00), excluding accommodation.
Continuing Students: One thousand, three hundred and eighty-five Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,385.00), excluding accommodation.
Fees should be paid by direct deposit into the School of Physical Sciences Account at the Ghana Commercial Bank.
Account Number: 3021130001057. Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders.
DIPLOMA IN WATER & SANITATION
TARGET GROUP
The main target group is Environmental Health Staff in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
Professionals in other water and sanitation sector organisations with relevant work experience may apply.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Prospective candidates are expected to possess at least one of the following qualifications and pass an admission interview:
Certificate in environmental Health with a minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification work experience.
Mature candidates (twenty-five (25) years or above), with minimum of three O’level or SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English, Mathematics and one Science Subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Integrated Science) and at least three years working experience in a relevant field.
DURATION
Two (2) Years
First Semester: June-July, 2014 (8 weeks)
Second Semester: December, 2014-January, 2015 (4 weeks) followed by supervised industrial attachment.
FEES:
Admission is on fee-paying basis. The fee for the 2013/2014 academic year is as follows:
Fresh Students: One Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty-nine Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,459.00), excluding accommodation.
Continuing Students: One Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty-nine Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,359.00), excluding accommodation.
Fees should be paid by direct deposit into the School of Physical Sciences Account at the Ghana Commercial Bank.
Account Number: 3021130001057. Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders.
5.3 DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
BSc. (LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)
BSc. (MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should posses a good HND/Diploma in Science Laboratory, Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering, Medical Laboratory Technology – with, at least a second class (lower division) or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution.
All candidates will be required to pass an interview
DURATION
Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each).
Next Semester: June – July, 2014
FEES:
Fresh Students: One thousand, four hundred and ninety-nine Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,890.00).
Continuing Students: One thousand, six hundred and forty-five Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,645.00).
The fees should be paid into the School of Physical Sciences Account No. 3021130001057 at any Ghana Commercial Bank.
6.0 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
6.1 DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The programme is available to holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) Accountancy or its equivalent, who obtained Second Class Division or better.
Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with the application forms.
A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA.
A certified copy each of NAPTEX certificate and results slip.
DURATION
The programme is run over four (4) Sandwich Semesters
FEES:
Admission will be on fee-paying basis. The fees for the 2013/2014 Sandwich Semester (June – July, 2014) are as follows:
Fresh Students: One thousand five hundred and ninety-seven Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,597.00).
Continuing Students: One thousand three hundred and fifty-eight Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,358.00).
6.2 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
B.Sc. (MARKETING)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Higher National Diploma in Marketing, Accountancy, Purchasing and Supply, Secretaryship and Management Studies as well as other business related areas from any recognized tertiary institution.
Any other Diploma from any recognized tertiary institution or professional body MAY be considered.
Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with the application forms.
A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA.
A certified copy each of NAPTEX certificate and results slip.
DURATION
The programmes are run over four (4) Sandwich Semesters
FEES:
Admission will be on fee-paying basis. The fee for the 2014 Sandwich Semester (June – July 2014) are:
Fresh Students: One thousand, seven hundred and fifty-one Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,751.00)
Continuing Students: One thousand, four hundred and ninety-nine Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,499.00).
PAYMENT OF FEES:
All students must pay their full fees into the School of Business Sandwich Programme Account (Account Number: 3021130002464) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank by 2nd June, 2014.
First Semester: June – July, 2014
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7.0 ACCOMMODATION
The sandwich programmes are residential, and students outside Cape Coast will be responsible for securing their own accommodation on campus. There are accommodation options in the halls of residence to choose from.
7.1 COMPLETION OF APPLICATION FORMS
Applicants are advised to read, very carefully, instructions on the admission forms before completing them.
Applicants are required to give the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope:
Full name
Postal Address
Programme.
7.2 SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS
All completed application forms should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand
All completed Application Forms should reach THE DEPUTY REGISTRAR, DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST by Friday, February 28, 2014.
No additional documents will be accepted after submission of application forms
REGISTRAR
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