Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into Distance Mode Learning Programmes of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast, for the 2023/2024 academic year via direct entry or through mature applicants’ route.
1. SALES CENTRES
The requisite application forms can be obtained from the Sales centres listed below:
(a) Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
(b) University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)
(c) All Network Branches of Ghana Post Offices Nationwide (Mode of payment – CASH)
(d) All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
(e) All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
(f) All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide
(g) All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide
(h) All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide
(i) All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide
(j) All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide
(k) All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide
(l) All Network Branches of Cal Bank Nationwide
(m) All Network Branches of National Investment Bank (NIB) Nationwide
(o) All Network Branches of OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited Nationwide
2. SALE OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHER
The cost of an Application E-Voucher is as follows:
Direct Applicant (Diploma and Degree Programmes)
The cost of an application e-voucher is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).
Mature Entrance Examination Applicants
The cost of an application form is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).
Applicants are required to pay additional Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GH¢250.00) into Account Name: CCE, Account Number: 3021200000032 at any branch of GCB Bank Ltd. The fee covers ONLY registration, tuition, examination and course pack for preparatory classes.
A. NON-RESIDENTIAL: B. RESIDENTIAL:
i. Five (5) weekends of lectures i. 12 days of lectures. ii 1 day of revision
ii. One (1) weekend of Examination iii. A 2-day weekend examination
3. DEADLINES
The closing date for submission of completed application is 31st August, 2023 for MEE Applicants and 15th December, 2023 for DIRECT Applicants.
4. PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
Post-Diploma Programmes
1. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
2. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
3. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)
4. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
5. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
6. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)
7. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Arts)
8. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)
9. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)
10. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Management)
Post-WASSCE/SSSCE Programmes
1. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
2. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
3. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)
4. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)
5. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Management)
6. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)
7. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Arts)
8. 4-year Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
B. BUSINESS PROGRAMMES
Post-Diploma Programmes
1. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
2. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
3. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
4. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
5. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
6. 2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
7. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
8. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
9. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
10. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
11. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
12. 3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
Post-WASSCE/SSSCE Programmes
1. 2-Year Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
2. 2-Year Diploma in Commerce (Management)
3. 4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
4. 4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
5. 4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
6. 4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
7. 4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
8. 4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
C. ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES
a. Diploma Programmes
2-Year Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
b. Post-Diploma Programmes
2-year Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
c. Post-WASSEC/SSSCE Programmes
4-year Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
D. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PROGRAMMES
Post-Diploma Programmes
1. 2-Year Bachelor of Education (Science)
2. 2-Year Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)
3. 2-Year Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
4. 3-Year Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
5. 3-Year Bachelor of Education (Information Technology)
Post-WASSCE Programmes
1. 2-Year Diploma (Information Technology)
2. 4-Year Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
3. 4-Year Bachelor of Education (Science)
4. 4-Year Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)
5. 4-Year Bachelor of Education (Information Technology)
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROGRAMMES
A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Admission Requirement
Applicants must possess Diploma in Early Childhood Education or
Diploma in Basic Education from any recognized institution.
2. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
Admission Requirement
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Education Basic or Diploma in Educational Psychology.
3. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)
Admission Requirement
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Education Basic or Diploma in Educational Psychology.
4. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Admission Requirement
Applicants must be holders of Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution.
5. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
6. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any
recognized institution.
7. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Arts) are run in the following options:
a. Religion and Human Values
b. English Language
c. Ghanaian Language
d. History
e. French
Admission Requirement
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Education Basic or Diploma in Educational Psychology. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects in any of the following: English Literature, French, History, Ghanaian, Government, and Christian Religious Studies at WASSCE/SSSCE level.
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects in any of the following: English Literature, French, History, Ghanaian, Government, and Christian Religious Studies at WASSCE/SSSCE level.
8. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)
Admission Requirement
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Basic Education or Diploma in Educational Psychology in addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Economics and Geography at WASSCE/SSSCE level.
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Economics and Geography at WASSCE/SSSCE level.
9. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)
Admission Requirement
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Financial Accounting at WASSCE/SSSCE level.
10. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Management)
Admission Requirement
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Basic Education or Diploma in Educational Psychology. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Business Management at WASSCE/SSSCE level.
Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Business Management at WASSCE/SSSCE level.
11. POST-WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
4-Year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)
4-Year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
4-Year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
4-Year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)
4-Year Bachelor of Education (Management)
4-Year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)
4-Year Bachelor of Education (Arts)
4-Year Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess any one of the following qualifications:
WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Electives in relevant subject area.
SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Electives in relevant subject area.
General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) elective subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E ‘O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English.
NB: I. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY EDUCATION)
are run in the following option:
i. English Language
ii. Mathematics
iii. Ghanaian Language
iv. Information Communication Technology
v. Social Studies
vi. Visual Arts
vii. Religious and Moral Education
II. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION) are run in the following option:
i. English
ii. Mathematics
iii. Science
iv. Ghanaian Language
v. Information Communication Technology
vi. Social Studies
vii. Religious and Moral Education
viii. Home Economics
III. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
are run in the following option:
i. Religion and Human Values
ii. English Language
iii. Ghanaian Language
iv. History
v. French
B. BUSINESS PROGRAMMES - DIRECT ENTRY
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)
Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;
i. Diploma in Commerce/Accounting
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance
iv. Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA)
v. Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body.
vi. ICA Part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body.
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
Holders in any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;
i. Diploma in Management Studies
ii. Diploma in Commerce/Accounting
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies
vi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)
Holders in any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;
i. Diploma in Management Studies
ii. Diploma in Commerce/Accounting
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management
vi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies
vii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
viii. Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) - UCC
ix. Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) - Ghana
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme;
i. Diploma in Management Studies
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply
iii. Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
iv. Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
v. Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)
vi. International Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)
The three-year structure for accounting programme is designed for candidates with little or no background in accounting at the Diploma level. These include:
i. Diploma in Management Studies
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Management
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies
vi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management
vii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics and Engineering
viii. Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)
The three-year structure for Bachelor of Commerce programme is designed for candidates
with little or no background in general management at the Diploma level. These include:
i. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management
iv. Diploma in Business Administration
v. Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
The three-year structure for B.Com (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in procurement management but hold a diploma in a related field or discipline. They include:
i. Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
vi. Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
vii. Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
viii. Diploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)
ix. Diploma in Logistics and Transport from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
x. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism and Hospitality Management
xi. Diploma in Administration (Procurement)
xii. Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline
2. POST-WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i – viii):
- WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects, three of which should be credit passes (A1-C6) including English Language and Core Mathematics. Applicants should also have passes in other elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics-related elective.
- SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects including English Language and Core Mathematics. Applicants should also have passes in other elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics - related elective.
- General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and RSA Stage II with at least grade D in 5 subjects including Accounting, Business Management, English Language and Mathematics.
- Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) and RSA Stage III with at least passes in three (3) subjects including Financial Accounting and Economics with grades D or better.
v. In addition, applicants must have passes in English Language and Mathematics with at least grade D7 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.
- London Chamber of Commerce (Intermediate) with three passes in subjects including Financial Accounting, Economics and Management. In addition, applicants must possess passes in English Language and Mathematics with at least grade D7 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level.
- G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting.
- G.C.E. ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects including Accounting with grade not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.
- Professional Accountancy Certificate with a minimum of Part 1 of:
- Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana),
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants,
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants,
- Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana Accounting Technicians Examination (GAT) and Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA).
In addition to the above, applicants should possess passes in Core Mathematics and English Language.
2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)
2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A1-D7) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; plus any two (2) business elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
Holders of Private Secretary Certificates may also apply.
4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i – vi):
i. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Applicant must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, applicants must have passes in any three (3) elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.
ii. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, applicants must have passes in any three (3) elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
- General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.
- General Certificate in Education (GCE) - Advanced Level Applicants
Applicants must obtain passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). In addition, they must possess credit passes (Grade 6) in five G.C.E. ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science (for non-science students).
- Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders
Applicants with full Diploma in ABCE must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including; English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination, SSSCE or WASSCE. Applicants may be considered for admission at Level 200 of a degree programme.
- Professional Certificate Holders
Applicants with Part 1 of the following Professional Accountancy Bodies may be admitted:
- Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana),
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
- Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and
- Chartered Financial Analysts
- Chartered Institute of Management (CIM)
- Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) – Ghana
- Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (Ghana)
- Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI)
- Foreign and Professional Qualification Holders
All foreign and professional qualification holders should add the equivalences of their qualification from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for eligibility and admission to the programme.
4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)
Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i –vi):
i. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Applicant must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, applicants must have passes in any three (3) elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.
ii. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, applicants must have passes in any three (3) elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
iii. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.
iv. General Certificate in Education (GCE) - Advanced Level Applicants
Applicants must obtain passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). In addition, they must possess credit passes (Grade 6) in five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science (for non-science students).
v. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders
Applicants with full Diploma in ABCE must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including; English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination, SSSCE or WASSCE. Applicants may be considered for admission at Level 200 of a degree programme.
vi. Professional Certificate Holders
Applicants with Part 1 of the following Professional Accountancy Bodies may be admitted:
· Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana),
· Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
· Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
· Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and
· Chartered Financial Analysts
· Chartered Institute of Management (CIM)
· Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) – Ghana
· Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (Ghana)
· Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI)
vii. Foreign and Professional Qualification Holders
All foreign and professional qualification holders should add the equivalences of their qualification from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for eligibility and admission to the programme.
4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply:
i. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; plus any three (3) business elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; plus any three (3) business elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
- Professional Examination Certificate Holders
- Applicants with Part 1 of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators are eligible to apply.
- All professional bodies
Holders of Private Secretary Certificates may also apply
iv. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and Advanced Business Certificate Examination
Applicants must obtain at least four (4) credit passes in English, Business Mathematics, Economics and Commerce. Applicants must obtain at least two (2) subjects in Advanced Business Certificate Examination.
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES PROGRAMMES IN EDUCATION
I. A. POST–DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE)
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS)
Applicants must have Diploma in Mathematics or Science Education from any recognized tertiary institution.
2-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Applicants must have an HND or equivalent Diploma (at least Second Class) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Information Science and any other related programme from an accredited tertiary institution.
Candidates with a First Degree (at least Second Class) in any Physical Sciences or Engineering may also apply.
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Applicants must have an HND or equivalent Diploma (at least Third Class or Pass) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Information Science and any other related programme from an accredited tertiary institution.
Candidates with a First Degree (Third Class or Pass) in any Physical Sciences or Engineering may also apply.
- POST–WASSCE/SSSCE PROGRAMMES
1. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) With Options In
a. Biology
b. Chemistry
c. Physics
Applicants must possess any one of the following:
i. WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science plus three (3) Elective Science subjects.
ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subject including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) Elective Science subjects.
iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) Science subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E. ‘O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English.
2. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS) With Options In
a. Accounting
b. Chemistry
c. Physics
d. ICT
Applicants must possess any one of the following:
- WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) Elective subjects in the relevant area.
- SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subject including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) Elective subjects in the relevant area.
- General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) Science or Business subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E. ‘O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English.
3. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Applicants must possess any one of the following:
- WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus three Elective subjects. The Elective subject should include at least one of the following: Elective Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Economics, Graphic Design and Picture Making.
- SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subject including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus three Elective subjects. The Elective subjects should include at least one of the following: Elective Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Economics, Graphic Design and Picture Making.
- General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in at least one of the following elective subjects: Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Economics. In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E.’O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English.
- Post Diploma Applicant: Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least second class in ICT related programmes may be admitted to level 300 of the programme. HND holders with lower than second class (Third Class and Pass) with a minimum of two years relevant working experience may be considered.
4. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Applicants must possess any one of the following:
i. WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any two other Elective Subjects.
ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any two other Elective Subjects
iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects including Mathematics. In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E ‘O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English Language.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
2-YEAR DIPLOMA (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Applicants must possess any one of the following:
i. WASSCE passes (A1-D7) in three (3) core subjects, namely Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science. Applicants must also have passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) other elective courses.
ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects, namely Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science. Applicants must also have passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) other elective courses.
iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in two (2) science subjects with grades not lower than D. Applicants must also have passes at the G.C.E ‘O’ Level in Core Mathematics and English.
Also, applicants must have any one of the following:
i. Minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE (i.e. D7, E8 or E) or G.C.E ‘O’ Level Certificate
ii. NVTI Certificate
iii. NABPTEX Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies Certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES.
Applicants should have a background in the preferred programme.
NB: Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level would be required to register for and pass a special examination in those subjects.
D. ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES
a. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
2-Year Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
Admission Requirement
Applicants applying for admission into the programme should have any of the following:
i. Certificate in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast
ii. Certificate from accredited tertiary institutions
iii. Aggregate 24 or better in SSSCE with passes in English and Mathematics
iv. Aggregate 36 or better in WASSCE with passes in English and Mathematics
v. GCE ‘A’ Level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ Level credit passes in English and Mathematics
vi. GCE ‘O’ Level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics
vii. Teachers’ certificate ‘A’ with ‘O’ Level credit passes in English and Mathematics
viii. Stenographer Grade Two Certificate
ix. Mature applicants (minimum 25 years of age), and personnel from protection and security agencies with 5 years minimum experience can apply to write an entrance examination to be considered for admission.
b. POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
2-Year Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
Admission Requirement
Applicants applying for admission into the programme should have any of the following requirements:
a. Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast
Related Diploma Certificate such as:
- Diploma in Labour Studies – SDS, UCC
- Diploma in Labour Studies – GIMPA, Legon
- Diploma in Social Work – UG, Legon
B POST-WASSEC/SSSCE PROGRAMMES
4-Year Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
Admission Requirement
Applicant must have one of the following qualifications:
- WASSCE: Aggregate 36 or better in six subjects, three (3) of which should be English Language, Core Mathematics, and Social Studies or Integrated Science.
- SSSCE: Aggregate 24 or better in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Social Studies or Integrated Science.
- GCE A-Level with passes in two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, applicant must have credit in GCE O-Level Core Mathematics and English Language.
- Mature Applicants: applicant should be 25 years of age or above can apply as a mature candidate. Such applicant must be successful in mature entrance examination to be organized by the College in Aptitude Test and General Knowledge. Mature applicant must have a minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE (D7, E8, or E) or GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate.
6.1 MATURE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements for the Direct Entry into the above programmes can gain admission into the programmes when they pass a Mature Entrance Examination (MEE). Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates should be at least 25 years old by 31st January, 2023. Applicants should attach a copy of birth certificate that is at least five years old at the time of application.
Main Papers
The main examinations for candidates will comprise;
i. Aptitude Test
ii. General Paper
Special Papers
Special examinations in Mathematics and English Language for candidates who do not have credit passes at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level (grade 6 or better) or WASSCE/SSSCE (grade C6/D or better).
NB: Applicants are to note that the preparatory classes in the lead up to the Mature Entrance Examination shall take place at the designated examination centres in October, 2023.
7. ONLINE APPLICATIONS
a. Applicants will be given a receipt or text message containing a pin and serial number at the various Sale Centres. This will be used to complete the Application Form Online. Applicants should take the receipt to the nearest Study Centre Coordinator for further instructions.
- Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions. Applicants should then select DISTANCE application type.
c. Applicants should ensure that all WASSCE/SSSCE results are verified. A copy of the Confirmation Page together with a copy of Academic Transcript and Certificates should be submitted to the nearest College of Distance Education Study Centre
8. SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS
- Two copies of completed online Application forms accompanied by two copies of result slips, certificates and transcripts should be sent to the nearest College of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres.
- Hard Copies of the completed online application forms should reach the Admissions Unit, College of Distance Education not later than 7th August, 2023 for MEE Applicants and 22nd December, 2023 for DIRECT Applicants.
- Application forms received without application reference numbers, photocopies of certificates, results slips/final GPA of transcripts will not be processed.
- Keep photocopies of the confirmation page and receipt with pin and serial numbers for reference purposes.
- Application reference numbers should be quoted when communicating with the College.
- Foreign applicants will pay their fees in US Dollars.
- For enquires, call us on 0503934094 /0257902899 /0530060977 /0530072084 and 0530057033.
9. REGIONAL OFFICES AND STUDY CENTRES OF COLLEGE OF DISTANCE
EDUCATION:
Applicants should submit their completed Application Forms or Enquire about the Sale of Application Forms from the following Regional and Study Centres of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast Branches:
1. Ashanti: Kumasi Office (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr. High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Kumasi (Simms, Serwa Nyarko Girls, KSTS, KTI, WESCO, T. I. AMASS and Mmofraturo School), Mampong Technical College of Education, Tepa S.H.S. and Konongo Odumasi SHS.
2. Bono, Bono East and Ahafo - Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction), Dormaa SHS, Drobo SHS, Atebubu SHS, Hwidiem SHS, Techiman SHS, Kintampo SHS, Wenchi Methodist SHS, Sunyani SHS, and Sunyani Technical University.
3. Central – Swedru (SWESCO), Assin Foso (Obiri Yeboah SHS), Breman Asikuma SHS, Dunkwa-On-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (Ngleshi Amanfrom SHS, Mary Star of the Sea, Norris Jorsling), Twifo Praso SHS and the University of Cape Coast.
4. Eastern - Koforidua Office (near Democracy Restaurant, off the Oyoko-Asokore Highway), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Yilo Krobo Sec. Tech. Oyoko Methodist SHS, Ghana Secondary School and IGNIS School Nsawam.
5. Greater Accra – CoDE-UCC Office, Accra (Papafio Hills, Zenith College, St. Margaret Mary Sec. Tech., Lutheran- Kanda and Madina, Odorgonno SHS and Accra High SHS); Ada SHS) and Tema (Tema SHS, Chemu SHS and Trinity Lutheran School) West Africa SHS.
6. Northern, North East and Savanna -Tamale Office (Vittim), Damongo SHS, Tamale College of Education, Tamale Technical University and Yendi.
7. Upper East - Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Navrongo (Notre Dame SHS), Zebilla SHTS.
8. Upper West - Wa Office at Sombo close to Homeland Clinic, Wa Sec,
9. Volta and Oti - Ho Office (Little Bethlehem), Sokode SHS, Akatsi College of Education, Jasikan College of Education, Mawuli SHS, Keta Business College.
10. Western and Western North - Takoradi Office (Tanokrom), Takoradi SHS, Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Nsein SHS, Enchi College of Education, Bibiani Sec Tech, Juaboso SHS and Sefwi Wiawso College of Education, Bompeh SHS, St. John’s SHS.