Courses Offered At University Of Cape Coast

Courses Offered At University Of Cape Coast

Academic programmes of the University are vested in its nine Faculties/Schools organized under five Colleges. These are Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Social Science, School of business, Faculty of Law, School of Agriculture, School of Biological Science, School of Physical Science, School f Medical Science, School of Nursing & Midwifery, School of Allied Health Science, College of Education Studies and College of Distance Education. The Faculties/Schools offer degree, diploma and certificate programmes under the following general nomenclature.

College of Education Studies

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education
  1. B.Ed. (Arts)
  2. B.Ed. (Social Science)
  3. B.Ed. (Social Studies)
  4. B.Ed. (Accounting)
  5. B.Ed. (Management)
Faculty of Science and Technology Education
  1. B.Ed. (Science)
  2. B.Ed. (Mathematics)
  3. B.Ed. (Computer Science)
  4. B.Ed. (Health Science)
  5. B.Ed. (Health, Physical Education & Recreation)
  6. B.Ed. (Home Economics)

Faculty of Educational Foundations

  1. B.Ed. (Basic Education)
  2. B.Ed. (Early Childhood Education)
  3. B.Sc. (Psychology)
  4. Diploma in Basic Education
  5. Diploma in Early Childhood
  6. Certificate in Basic Education
  7. Certificate in Early Childhood Education

College of Humanities & Legal Studies

Faculty of Arts
  1. B.A. (African Studies)
  2. B.A. (Varied Fields)
  3. B.A. (Theatre Studies)
  4. Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
  5. B.A. (Communication Studies)
  6. B.A. Dance
  7. B.A. Film Studies
  8. Proficiency Course in English for Francophone Students
  9. B.A. (Varied Fields)- According to area of specialization e.g. B.A.(English), B.A. (English and French).
Faculty of Social Science
  1. B.A. (Social Science)
  2. B.A. (Population and Health)
  3. B.Sc. (Hospitality Management)
  4. B.Sc. (Tourism Management)
  5. B.A. (Anthropology)
  6. B.Sc. Geography and Regional Planning)
  7. B.A. (Social Behaviour and Conflict Management)
  8. Diploma in Tourism Management
  9. Diploma in Hospitality Management
  10. Diploma in Labour Studies
  11. Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
  12. Diploma in Microfinance
  13. Certificate in Labour Studies
  14. Certificate in Microfinance

School of Business

  1. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  2. Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
  3. Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
  4. Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management)
  5. Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
  6. Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)

Faculty of Law

  1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

School of Agriculture
  1. B.Sc. (Agriculture)
  2. B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension)
  3. B.Sc. (Animal Health)
  4. B.Sc. (Agribusiness)
  5. B.Sc. (Agro-Processing)
  6. B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension)
  7. B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension & Community Development)
School of Biological Sciences
  1. B.Sc. (Environmental Science)
  2. B.Sc. (Biochemistry)
  3. B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Science)
  4. B.Sc. (Forensic Science)
  5. B.Sc. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
  6. B.Sc. (Entomology & Wildlife)

School of Physical Sciences

  1. B.Sc. (Computer Science)
  2. B.Sc. (Engineering Physics)
  3. B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry)
  4. B.Sc. (Information Technology)
  5. B.Sc. (Laboratory Technology)
  6. B.Sc. (Mathematics)
  7. B.Sc. (Mathematics & Statistic)
  8. B.Sc. (Mathematics with Business)
  9. B.Sc. (Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics)
  10. B.Sc. (Mathematics with Economics)
  11. B.Sc. (Statistics)
  12. B.Sc. (Actuarial Science)
  13. B.Sc. (Chemistry)
  14. B.Sc. (Physics)
  15. B.Sc. (Water & Sanitation)
  16. B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Science)
  17. Diploma in Water & Sanitation

College of Health and Allied Sciences

  1. School of Medical Sciences
  2. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
  3. School of Nursing & Midwifery
  4. B.Sc. (Nursing)
  5. B.Sc. (Mental Health Nursing)
  6. B.Sc. (Community Mental Health Nursing)

School of Allied Health Sciences

  1. B.Sc. (Biomedical Sciences)
  2. B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology)
  3. B.Sc. (Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics)
  4. B.Sc. (Diagnostic Imaging Technology)
  5. B.Sc. (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
  6. B.Sc. (Health Information Management)
  7. B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Studies)
  8. B.Sc. (Sports and Exercise Science)
  9. Doctor of Optometry

College of Distance Education

  1. Diploma in Basic Education
  2. Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education
  3. Diploma in Science and Mathematics Education
  4. Diploma in Commerce
  5. Diploma in Management Studies
  6. B.Ed. (Basic Education)
  7. B.Ed. (Psychology and Foundations of Education)
  8. Bachelor of Commerce
  9. Bachelor of Management Studies
  10. B.Sc. (Marketing)

Students may refer to College or Faculty/School brochures for more information on the various programmes.

Duration of Study

The University of Cape Coast operates a standard four-year undergraduate degree programme based on the successful completion of Senior High School Education. However, students may be admitted directly to the second Year (Level 200) or third Year (Level 300) depending on the assessment and recognition of their prior learning. Moreover, there are other special programmes offered by the University which run up to six years. Sub-degree programmes (Diploma) may, depending on the mode of delivery, run for two to three years. In effect, the University has the following programmes (by duration):

  1. Six- year degree programmes (180- 211 credits)
  2. Four-year degree programmes (120- 141 credits)
  3. Three-year degree programmes (90 – 106 credits)
  4. Two-year post-diploma degree programmes (60- 85 credits)
  5. Three-year diploma programmes (60- 85 credits)
  6. Two-year diploma programmes (60- 85 credits)
  7. One-year certificate programmes (30-36 credits)

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