UCC Distance Undergraduate Admissions for the 2022/23 Academic Year is Out

UCC opens Distance Undergraduate Admissions for the 2022/23 Academic Year – APPLY HERE:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into Distance Learning Programmes of the College of Distance Education, The University of Cape Coast, for the 2022/2023 academic year via direct entry or through the mature applicants’ route.

 SALES CENTRES

The requisite application forms can be obtained from:

i. The banks listed below: All Branches of GCB Bank Ghana Ltd.

a) All Branches of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Ghana Ltd.
b) All Branches of Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd.
c) All Branches of Consolidated Bank
d) All Branches of Prudential Bank Ltd.
e) All Branches of GT Bank

 

f) All branches of ARB APEX Bank and All Rural and Community Banks
g) All branches of Republic Bank
h) All Regional and Major District Offices of GHANA POST.

ii. Through Mobile Money ID *966*3*555#
iii. Regional Administrators
iv. Study Centre Coordinators

 

SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS

The cost of an Application Form is as follows:

Direct Applicant (Diploma and Degree Programmes)The cost of an Application Form is Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Ghana Cedis
(GH¢225.00)

Mature Entrance Examination Applicants
The cost of an Application Form is Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Ghana Cedis
(GH¢225.00).

Applicants are required to pay an additional Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis
(GH¢250.00) into Account Name: CCE, Account Number: 30211030002394
at any branch of GCB Bank Ltd.

The fee covers ONLY registration, tuition, examination and course pack for preparatory classes.

 DEADLINES

The closing date for the sale of application forms is 30th September 2022 for MEE Applicants and 31st November 2022 for DIRECT Applicants.

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

 

Post-Diploma Programmes

1. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Educational Psychology)
2. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
3. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
4. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)
5. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

6. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
7. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)
8. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Arts)
9. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)
10. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)
11. 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. SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES

Post-WASSCE Programmes

1. 4-Year Bachelor of Science (Economics)
2. 4-Year Bachelor of Science (Economics with Finance)

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 in Information Technology
4. 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

 

Post-WASSCE Programmes

1. 2-Year Diploma in Information Technology
2. 4-Year Bachelor of Education (Science)
3. 4-Year Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)
4. 4-Year Bachelor of Science (Information Communication Technology)
5. 4-Year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

 

 ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROGRAMMES

A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

I. POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Educational Psychology) with options
in:
(a) English
(b) Mathematics
(c) Social Studies
(d) Vocational Studies
(e) Ghanaian Language

Admission Requirement

Applicants must possess Diploma in Educational Psychology or Diploma in Educational Foundations or Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education from any recognized institution.

2. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Admission Requirement

i. Applicants must possess a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or
ii. Diploma in Basic Education from any recognized institution.

3. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

Admission Requirement

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Education Basic or Diploma in Educational Psychology

 

4. 2-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)

Admission Requirement

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Education Basic or Diploma in Educational Psychology.

5. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Admission Requirement

i. Applicants must be holders of a Certificate in Early Childhood Education
ii. Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution.

 

6. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

Admission Requirement

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in subjects other than Education from
any recognized institution.

 

7. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)

Admission Requirement
Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in subjects other than Education from any
recognized institution.

8. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Arts) with options in

(a) Religions
(b) English Language
(c) Ghanaian Language
(d) History
(e) French

Admission Requirement

i. Applicants must be holders of a 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 the WASSCE/SSSCE level.

ii. Applicants must be holders of a 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 the WASSCE/SSSCE level.

9. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)

Admission Requirement

i. Applicants must be holders of a 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.

ii. Applicants must be holders of a 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.

 

10. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)

Admission Requirement

i. Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Basic Education or a Diploma in Educational Psychology. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Financial Accounting at WASSCE/SSSCE level.

ii. Applicants must be holders of a 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.

11. 3-year Bachelor of Education (Management)

Admission Requirement

i. Applicants must be holders of a 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.

ii. Applicants must be holders of a 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.

 

II. 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)

Applicants must possess any one of the following qualifications:

1. 4-year Bachelor Of Education (Early Childhood Education)

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, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Electives in any subject area.

ii. 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 any subject area.

iii. 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.

2. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) with options in:

(a) English Language
(b) Mathematics
(c) Science
(d) Ghanaian Language
(e) Information Communication Technology
(f) Social Studies
(g) Visual Arts
(h) Religious and Moral Education

Admission Requirement

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, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Electives in any subject area.

ii. SSCE 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 any subject area.

iii. 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.

3. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education) with

options in:
(a) English
(b) Mathematics
(c) Science
(d) Ghanaian Language
(e) Information Communication Technology
(f) Social Studies
(g) Agricultural Science
(h) Religious and Moral Education
(i) French
(j) Home Economics

Admission Requirement

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, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Electives in any subject area.

ii. 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 any subject area.

iii. 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.

4. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)
Admission Requirement

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, Social Studies and CorenMathematics plus 3 Electives including Financial Accounting.

ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including
English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics
plus 3 Elective subjects including Financial Accounting

iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2)
elective subjects including Financial Accounting 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.

5. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Management)
Admission Requirement
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, Social Studies and Core
Mathematics plus 3 Elective subjects including Business Management.
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ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including
English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics
plus 3 Elective subjects including Business Management.

iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) elective
subjects including Business Management 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.

6. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)
Admission Requirement
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, Social Studies and Core
Mathematics plus 3 Elective subjects including Economics and Geography.

ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including
English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics
plus 3 Elective subjects including Economics and Geography.

iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in Economics and
Geography 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.

 

7. 4-year Bachelor of Education (Arts) with options in:
(a) Religions
(b) English Language
(c) Ghanaian Language
(d) History
(e) French

Admission Requirement
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, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Elective subjects in any of the following: English Literature, French, History, Ghanaian, Government, and Christian Religious Studies.

ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including
English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics
plus 3 Elective subjects in any of the following: English Literature, French,
History, Ghanaian, Government, Christian Religious Studies.

iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) Elective
Subjects in any of the following: English Literature, French, History, Ghanaian,
Government, Christian Religious Studies 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.

 

8. 4-year Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Admission Requirement
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, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Elective subjects in Science, Social Science, Business or Arts programmes.

ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including
English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics
plus 3 Elective subjects in Science, Social Science, Business or Arts.

iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) Elective
Subjects in Science, Social Science, Business or Arts 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.

 

B. BUSINESS PROGRAMMES – DIRECT ENTRY

2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE)

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 ):
i. 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 passed in other elective subjects including Accounting or a strong mathematics-related elective.

ii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects including English Language and Core
Mathematics. Applicants should also have passed in other elective subjects
including Accounting or strong mathematics-related electives.

iii. 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.

iv. 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.

In addition, applicants must have passed in English Language and Mathematics
with at least grade D7 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or
better.

v. 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 a grade D7 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level.

vi. G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English
Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting.

vii. 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.

viii. 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)

i. The entry requirements are the same as those for Diploma in Commerce
(Accounting) except that the subjects should include Commerce, Office
Administration/Practice, Business Management and other related disciplines.

ii. 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 (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 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
core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.

Also, applicants must have passed in any three elective subjects including
Financial Accounting. 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 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) – UCC
• Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) – Ghana
• Institute of Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)
• 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 (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 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
core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.

Also, applicants must have passes in any three elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.

 

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 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 a 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) – UCC
• Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) – Ghana
• Institute of Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)
• 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 business 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; plus any three business elective subjects. The
applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

iii. Professional Examination Certificate Holders

• Applicants with Part 1 of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators are eligible to apply.
• All professional bodies

iv. Holders of Private Secretary Certificates may also apply

v. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and Advanced
Business Certificate Examination

Applicants must obtain at least four credit passes in English, Business
Mathematics, Economics and Commerce. Applicants must obtain at least
two subjects in Advanced Business Certificate Examination.

C. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES PROGRAMMES IN EDUCATION

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 Third 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.

Applicants with a First Degree (at least Second Class) in any Physical Sciences or
Engineering may also apply.

3-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Applicants must have an HND or equivalent Diploma (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.

Applicants with a First Degree (Third Class or Pass) in any Physical Sciences or
Engineering may also apply.

B. POST–WASSCE/SS 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 qualifications:

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, applicants 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) Chemistry
b) Physics
c) Accounting
d) Business Management
e) ICT

Applicants must possess any one of the following qualifications:

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 Elective subjects in the relevant area.

ii. 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 Elective subjects in the relevant area.

iii. 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 Communication Technology)

Applicants must possess any one of the following qualifications:

i. 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.

ii. 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.

iii. 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.

iv. 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 of relevant working experience may be considered.

 

4. 4-Year Bachelor of Sciences (Information Technology)

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 subject
including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus
Elective Mathematics and any Two other Elective subjects in the relevant area.

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 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 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.

 

D. SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ECONOMICS)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ECONOMICS WITH FINANCE)

Applicant must have one of the following qualifications:

i. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
(WASSCE)

WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects, three of which should be English
Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science.

Also applicants must have passes in Economics, Elective Mathematics and any one
elective subject.

ii. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects, three of which should be English
Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science.

Also applicants must have passes in Economics, Elective Mathematics and any one
elective subject.

iii. General Certificate of Education (GCE)

General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2)
subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, applicants must possess
credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.

 

ENTRY BY MATURE EXAMINATION:

Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements for Direct Entry into
the above programmes can gain admission to the programmes after the applicant is successful in the Mature Entrance Examination (MEE) to be organized by the College in October 2022, at Selected Study Centres throughout the country.

Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates 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. Holders of NABPTEX Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies (DBS)
Certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES.

iv. Applicants should have a background in the preferred programme.
v. Applicants should be at least 25 years old by January 2023. Applicants
should attach copies of a birth certificates that are at least five years old at the time of the application.

 

3.1 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

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, 2022.

4.0 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.

b) Online applicants should visit application.ucc.edu.gh, then go to Admissions
and click on Apply Online for further instructions. Applicants should then
select the DISTANCE application type.

c) All applicants are required to provide the following information on the large
EMS envelope:

i. Application reference number
ii. Names in full, no abbreviations accepted
iii. Address
iv. Study/examination centre

v. Region
vi. Contact number
vii. Programme – which should be hand written.

d) Applicants should ensure that all WASSCE/SSSCE results are verified. A copy
of the Confirmation Page together with a copy of the Academic Transcript and Certificates should be submitted to the nearest College of Distance EducationStudy Centre or to any branch of the Ghana Post Office.

5.0 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 or to the Ghana Post

• Hard Copies of the completed online application forms should reach the
Admissions Unit, College of Distance Education not later than 7th October,
2022 for MEE Applicants and 9th December 2022 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 0556950944.

 

6.0 REGIONAL OFFICES AND STUDY CENTRES OF THE 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) 0265122212, 0322496452,
0322496747, 0559390971, 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, Manso Abore SHS, Nkawie Sec Tech, Tepa S.H.S. and Konongo
Odumasi SHS.

2. Bono, Bono East and Ahafo: Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction)
0352290592, 0279653354, Dormaa SHS, Drobo SHS, Nkoranman SHS,
Atebubu SHS, Hwidiem SHS, Techiman SHS, Nkoranza SHS, Kintampo SHS,
Wenchi Methodist SHS, Sunyani SHS, and Sunyani Technical University.

3. Central – CoDE Building Office; 0201610191, Swedru (SWESBU & SWESCO),
Assin Foso (Obiri Yeboah SHS), Apam SHS, Breman Asikuma SHS, DunkwaOn-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (Ngleshi Amanfrom SHS, Mary Star of the Sea, Norris Jorsling) and Twifo Praso SHS

4. Eastern – Koforidua Office (near Democracy Restaurant, off the Oyoko-Asokore
Highway) 0559515517, Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi College of Education, Yilo Krobo Sec. Tech., Akwamuman SHS (Akosombo), Begoro Presec SHS, Oyoko Methodist SHS, Ghana Secondary School and IGNIS School Nsawam

5. Greater Accra – CoDE-UCC Office, Accra (Papafio Hills) 0262313448,
0231082371, Zenith College, St. Margaret Mary Sec. Tech., Lutheran- Kanda
and Madina, Deyoungters International, Odorgonno SHS and Accra High SHS); Ada (Ada College of Education and Ada SHS) and Tema (Tema SHS, Chemu SHS and Trinity Lutheran School)

6. Northern, North East and Savanna -Tamale Office (Sagnarigu, Old Airport
Area), 037209574, 0545926648, 0592190002, Salaga SHS, Damongo SHS,
Gambaga Girls SHS, Tamale College of Education and Tamale Technical
University.

7. Upper East – Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.) 0382096381,
Navrongo (Notre Dame SHS), Zebilla SHTS

8. Upper West: – Wa Office at Sombo close to Homeland Clinic, 0505083555,
Wa Sec, Tumu College of Education, Lawra SHS, Nandom SHS

9. Volta and Oti: – Ho Office (Little Bethlehem), 0362092256, 0247824240,
Akatsi College of Education, St. Teresa’s College of Education, Hohoe, Jasikan
College of Education, Mawuli SHS, Keta Business College and Sokode SHS.

10. Western and Western North:- Takoradi Office (Tanokrom), 0559356269,
Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Nsein SHS, Enchi College of Education, Bibiani Sec
Tech, Sefwi Dabiso College of Education, Juaboso SHS and Sefwi Wiawso
College of Education, Bompeh SHS, St. John’s SHS and Holy Child College of
Education.

 

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