University of C for I E Academic Programmes Information for prospective International students OVERVIEW

The University of Cape Coast is an equal opportunity University uniquely positioned to provide quality education through the provision of comprehensive, liberal and professional programmes that challenge learners to be creative, innovative, and morally responsible citizens.

Our University constantly seeks alternative ways to respond to changing needs whilst attracting and maintaining highly qualified academic and administrative staff and offering a conducive environment that motivates them to position the University to respond effectively to the developmental needs of the world. With a student population of over 60,000, we strive to be the University of Competitive Choice in Africa. The University has earned a great reputation for delivering academic excellence within a supportive learning environment.

At UCC all students have the opportunity to join a variety of sports and amalgamated clubs to enrich their social and extra-curricular experience. Among the many resources available to students of the University include access to Wi-Fi hotspots all over campus, an ultra-modern library complex, a well-resourced hospital, an ICT Centre, expansive counselling system, sports facilities, banking services, restaurants, and many more. LIVING IN CAPE COAST

Cape Coast (‘Oguaa’ in the local Fanti dialect) was the first capital of the Gold Coast (present-day ) until it was moved to in 1877. Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Coast is the cradle of education in

Cape Coast Slave Castle West Africa as it houses some of the oldest and best- performing senior high schools in the country.

The Chiefs and people of Cape Coast celebrate Fetu Afahye in the first week of September. This annual festival is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

With its rich culture and historical monuments, Cape Coast is an attractive destination with numerous Kakum Canopy Walkway beaches and resorts. It is an amazing experience to visit the Kakum National Rain Forest with its famous Canopy Walkway as well as World Heritage sites such as the Cape Coast and the Slave Castles.

Cape Coast Fetu Afahye PROGRAMMES

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & LEGAL STUDIES School of Bachelor of Science (Economics) Faculty of Arts Bachelor of Science (Economics with ) B.A. African Studies Bachelor of Science (Development Economics) B.A. Arts Bachelor of Science (Applied Economics) B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Dance OLLEGE OF EALTH AND LLIED CIENCES B.A. Film Studies C H A S B.A. Theatre Studies School of Medical Sciences B.A. Music Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) Certificate in Proficiency in English

School of Nursing School of Business B.Sc. Community Mental Health Nursing Bachelor of () B.Sc. Mental Health Nursing Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) B.Sc. Nursing Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource ) Bachelor of Commerce (Management) School of Allied Health Sciences Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

B.Sc. Diagnostic Imaging Technology Faculty of Social Sciences B.Sc. Diagnostic Medical Sonography B.A. Anthropology B.Sc. Health Information Management B.A. Population and Health B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology B.A. Social Sciences B.Sc. Physician Assistant Studies B.Sc. Hospitality Management B.Sc. Sports Science and Exercise Science B.Sc. Tourism Management Doctor of Optometry B.Sc. Geography and Regional Planning

Faculty of Bachelor of (LLB) COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES B.Sc. Conservation Biology and Entomology B.Sc. Forensic Science School of Agriculture B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences B.Sc. Agri-Business B.Sc. Agriculture COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES B.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Community Development B.Sc. Agricultural Extension Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Education B.Sc. Agro-Processing (Post-Diploma) B.Ed. Arts B.Sc. Animal Production (Post-Diploma) B.Ed. Accounting School of Physical Sciences B.Ed. Management B.Sc. Actuarial Science B.Ed. Social Sciences (Not for applicants with Business Electives) B.Sc. Computer Science B.Ed. Social Studies B.Sc. Chemistry Faculty of Science & Technology Education B.Sc. Engineering Physics B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry B.Ed. Computer Science B.Sc. Information Technology B.Ed. Health, Physical Education and Recreation B.Sc. Laboratory Technology B.Ed. Mathematics B.Sc. Mathematics with Economics B.Ed. Science B.Sc. Mathematics B.Ed. Health Sciences Education B.Sc. Mathematics with Business B.Ed. Home Economics (Clothing & Textiles; Food & Nutrition) B.Sc. Mathematics and B.Ed. Fine Art (Painting and Sculpture) B.Sc. Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics B.Ed. (Communication Design) B.Sc. Physics Faculty of Educational Foundations B.Sc. Statistics B.Sc. Water and Sanitation • B.Sc. Psychology • B.Ed. Early Childhood Education School of Biological Sciences • B.Ed. Primary Education B.Sc. Biochemistry • B.Ed. Junior High School Education B.Sc. Environmental Science B.Sc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The University of Cape Coast operates an equal opportunity policy. Admission is open to both Ghanaian and International applicants. In order to qualify for an offer of admission:

Applicants must have passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 for WASSCE/SSCE applicants, respectively. For the purposes of admissions, a pass in WASSCE means Grade A1 - C6 SSCE means Grade A - D

Applicants must have good passes in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and in three of the required electives. Foreign Qualification All International applicants’ qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme. HOW TO APPLY Applications for admission for the various programmes are open from January. For more information, prospective Students should visit; ucc.edu.gh Send further enquiries about admissions to: [email protected] / [email protected]

ESTIMATED COSTS OF LIVING

Fees are reviewed annually. Tuition fees vary from programme to programme. For detailed information on tuition fees, please visit ucc.edu.gh

All admitted international students are provided decent accommodation on campus. The estimates for living expenses for the 2015/2016 academic year are:

Accommodation: $1200 per year Books: An average of $300 per semester Food: $1500 per semester Transportation: $100 per semester Ghana Hostels (Ssnit) Alumni Hostel

Superannuation Hostel Neat Bathrooms Shops and Sports Centres

Well-Furnished Rooms

Some Facilities at the

Superannuation

Hostel Safety Measures on every floor

Modern ICT Centre

Well-Stocked Library

Various Sports Facilities

Bookshops and International Banks

Modern Laboratories Well-managed Farms Wi-Fi Hotspots All Over Campus

A Well Resourced Hospital A Centre For The Physically Challenged

A Serene And Clean Campus

Restaurants Several Beach Resorts Various Student Associations

Modern Laboratories Multicultural UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST Centre for International Education

The Dean Centre for International Education University of Cape Coast Cape Coast, Ghana West Africa

Tel: +233 3321 33304 Email: [email protected] Web: cie.ucc.edu.gh

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