University Of Cape Coast 2020/2021 Programmes And Cut Off Points, 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
B.Ed. (Arts)
B.Ed. (Social Science)
B.Ed. (Social Studies)Advertisements
B.Ed. (Accounting)
B.Ed. (Management)
Faculty of Science and Technology Education
B.Ed. (Science)
B.Ed. (Mathematics)
B.Ed. (Computer Science)
B.Ed. (Health Science)
B.Ed. (Health Physical Education & Recreation)
B.Ed. (Home Economics)
Faculty of Educational Foundations
B.Ed. (Basic Education)
B.Ed. (Early Childhood Education)
B.Sc. (Psychology)
Diploma in Basic Education
Diploma in Early Childhood
Certificate in Basic Education
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
College of Humanities & Legal Studies
Faculty of Arts
B.A. (African Studies)
B.A. (Varied Fields)
B.A. (Theatre Studies)
Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
B.A. (Communication Studies)
B.A. Dance
B.A. Film Studies
Proficiency Course in English for Francophone Students
B.A. (Varied Fields)- According to area of specialization e.g. B.A.(English), B.A. (English and French).
Faculty of Social Science
B.A. (Social Science)
B.A. (Population and Health)
B.Sc. (Hospitality Management)
B.Sc. (Tourism Management)
B.A. (Anthropology)
B.Sc. Geography and Regional Planning)
B.A. (Social Behaviour and Conflict Management)
Diploma in Tourism Management
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Labour Studies
Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
Diploma in Microfinance
Certificate in Labour Studies
Certificate in Microfinance
School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management)
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
School of Agriculture
B.Sc. (Agriculture)
B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension)
B.Sc. (Animal Health)
B.Sc. (Agribusiness)
B.Sc. (Agro-Processing)
B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension)
B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension & Community Development)
School of Biological Sciences
B.Sc. (Environmental Science)
B.Sc. (Biochemistry)
B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Science)
B.Sc. (Forensic Science)
B.Sc. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
B.Sc. (Entomology & Wildlife)
School of Physical Sciences
B.Sc. (Computer Science)
B.Sc. (Engineering Physics)
B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry)
B.Sc. (Information Technology)
B.Sc. (Laboratory Technology)
B.Sc. (Mathematics)
B.Sc. (Mathematics & Statistic)
B.Sc. (Mathematics with Business)
B.Sc. (Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics)
B.Sc. (Mathematics with Economics)
B.Sc. (Statistics)
B.Sc. (Actuarial Science)
B.Sc. (Chemistry)
B.Sc. (Physics)
B.Sc. (Water & Sanitation)
B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Science)
Diploma in Water & Sanitation
College of Health and Allied Sciences
School of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
School of Nursing & Midwifery
B.Sc. (Nursing)
B.Sc. (Mental Health Nursing)
B.Sc. (Community Mental Health Nursing)
School of Allied Health Sciences
B.Sc. (Biomedical Sciences)
B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology)
B.Sc. (Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics)
B.Sc. (Diagnostic Imaging Technology)
B.Sc. (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
B.Sc. (Health Information Management)
B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Studies)
B.Sc. (Sports and Exercise Science)
Doctor of Optometry
College of Distance Education
Diploma in Basic Education
Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education
Diploma in Science and Mathematics Education
Diploma in Commerce
Diploma in Management Studies
B.Ed. (Basic Education)
B.Ed. (Psychology and Foundations of Education)
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Management Studies
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):
- Six- year degree programmes (180- 211 credits)
- Four-year degree programmes (120- 141 credits)
- Three-year degree programmes (90 – 106 credits)
- Two-year post-diploma degree programmes (60- 85 credits)
- Three-year diploma programmes (60- 85 credits)
- Two-year diploma programmes (60- 85 credits)
- One-year certificate programmes (30-36 credits)
UCC cut-off points
UCC cut-off points are used in determining what program a person can apply for. The cut-off points are meant to serve as a guide only when applying.
Below are the details of UCC Cut off points! University of Cape Coast Cut off Points 2020
| PROGRAMME | MALE | FEMALE |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) | 15 | 15 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) | 12 | 12 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) | 20 | 20 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) | 20 | 20 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management) | 17 | 17 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Management) | 17 | 17 |
| B.A. (Social Sciences) Econs/Geo/Maths | 25 | 25 |
| B.A. (Population & Health) | 26 | 26 |
| B.A. (Anthropology) | 28 | 28 |
| B.A. (Geography & Regional Planning) | 18 | 19 |
| B.Sc. (Tourism Management) | 32 | 32 |
| B.Sc. (Hospitality Management) | 20 | 20 |
| B.A. (Arts) | 33 | 33 |
| B.A. (Communication Studies) | 19 | 19 |
| B.A. (Theatre Studies) | 28 | 28 |
| B. Music | 28 | 28 |
| B.A. (African Studies) | 30 | 30 |
| B.A. (Linguistics) | 26 | 26 |
| B.A. (Film Studies) | 33 | 33 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | ||
| B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Science) | 30 | 33 |
| B.Sc. (Biochemistry) | 15 | 15 |
| B.Sc. (Nursing) | 11 | 11 |
| B.Sc. (Environmental Science) | 29 | 29 |
| B.Sc. (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology) | 28 | 29 |
| B.Sc. (Entomology & Wildlife). | 28 | 28 |
| B.Sc. (Biomedical Science) | 19 | 19 |
| B.Sc. (Forensic Science) | 25 | 25 |
| B.Sc. (Information Technology) | 19 | 19 |
| B.Sc. (Computer Science) | 21 | 21 |
| B.Sc. (Optometry) | 11 | 11 |
| B.Sc. (Laboratory Technology) | 20 | 20 |
| B. Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology) | 15 | 15 |
| B.Sc. (Chemistry) | 27 | 27 |
| B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) | 23 | 23 |
| B.Sc. (Water & Sanitation) | 28 | 28 |
| B.Sc. (Physics) | 27 | 27 |
| B.Sc. (Engineering Physics) | 27 | 27 |
| B.Sc. (Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics) | 27 | 27 |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics) | 29 | 29 |
| B.Sc. (Actuarial Science) | 14 | 14 |
| B.Sc. (Statistics) | 27 | 27 |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics with Economics) | 19 | 19 |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics & Statistics) | 28 | 28 |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics with Business) | 19 | 19 |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture) | 32 | 33 |
| B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension & Comm. Devt.) | 30 | 30 |
| B.Sc. (Agri-Business) | 29 | 29 |
| B.Sc. (Agro-Processing) | 34 | 34 |
| B.Sc. (Psychology) | 20 | 20 |
| B.ED. Home Economics (Food & Nutrition) | 30 | 30 |
| B.ED. Home Economics (Clothing & Textile) | 30 | 30 |
| B.ED. (Physical Education) | 34 | 34 |
| B.ED. (Social Sciences) Geo/Econs/History | 14 | 14 |
| B.ED. (Accounting) | 13 | 13 |
| B.ED. (Management) | 15 | 16 |
| B.ED. (Arts) | 18 | 19 |
| B.ED. (Social Studies) | 18 | 19 |
| B.ED. (Basic Education) | 23 | 24 |
| B.ED. (Early Childhood Education) | 25 | 25 |
| B.ED. (Science) | 23 | 23 |
| B.ED. (Mathematics) | 18 | 19 |
| B.ED. (Computer Science) | 28 | 28 |
NOTE:
The cut-off-points stated above were for admissions only and are solely for the guidance of applicants in the choice of their programmes.