This article contains information on the University of Cape Coast, UCC Admission application Form for Distance Learning programmes – 2024/2025 Intake and how to Apply. It also contains the University of Cape Coast, UCC Distance Learning Application form download link, its online application where necessary as well as the University of Cape Coast, UCC Distance Learning Admission requirements.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, especially basic school teachers, clerks, secretarial and accounting personnel in the civil/public service, commerce and industry, and WASSCE/SSSCE graduates for admission into Distance Learning Programmes of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast for the 2022/2023 academic year, via direct entry or through mature applicants’ route.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified SCHOOL LEAVERS, NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS, and SPECIAL CASES.
UCC DISTANCE LEARNING APPLICATION PROCEDURE & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements:
A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES – DIRECT ENTRY
A1. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION (2PDE/BBE)
Applicants must possess Diploma in Basic Education/Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or
any recognized institution.
A2. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (B.ED. PSYCHOLOGY)
Applicants must possess Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/ Diploma in Basic Education / Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or
any recognized institution.
A3. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONIN SCIENCEEDUCATION (B.ED. SCIENCE)
Applicants must possess Diploma in Science Education from UCC or its equivalent from any recognized tertiary institution but NOT Diploma in Basic Education.
A4. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (B.ED. MATHEMATICS)
Applicants must possess Diploma in Mathematics Education from UCC or its equivalent from any recognized tertiary institution but NOT Diploma in Basic Education.
A5. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION (3PDE/BBE/B.ED)
Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates in Education and Diploma in subjects other than Education.
A6. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3BEP)
Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates in Education and Diploma in subjects other than Education.
A7. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS (B.ED. MATHEMATICS)
Applicants must possess any one of the following:
i. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. In addition, candidates must have passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of the following elective subjects: Financial Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Physics and Chemistry. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
ii. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. In addition, candidates must have passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of the following elective subjects: Financial Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Physics and Chemistry. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.
iii. General Certificate in Education (GCE) – Advanced Level Candidates
Candidates must obtain pass in Mathematics and any one of the following: Financial Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Physics and Chemistry with grades not lower than D. In addition, applicants must possess credit passes (Grade 6) at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level English Language and Mathematics.
A8. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE (B.ED. SCIENCE)
Applicants must possess any one of the following:
i. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Candidates 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 elective science subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
ii. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Candidates 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 elective science subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.
iii. General Certificate in Education (GCE) – Advanced Level Candidates
Candidates must obtain passes in two elective science subjects with grades not lower than D. Mathematics. In addition, applicants must possess credit passes (Grade 6) in G.C.E. ‘O’ Level English Language and Mathematics.
A9. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN ACCOUNTING (B.ED. ACCOUNTING)
Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6 for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science.
Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in Accounting and any two subjects in the following: Business Management, Economics, Elective Mathematics and Principles of Cost Accounting.
A10. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN MANAGEMENT (B.ED. MANAGEMENT)
Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6 for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants
are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in Business Management and any two subjects in the following: Accounting, Economics, Elective Mathematics and Principles of Cost Accounting.
A11. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED. SOCIAL STUDIES)
Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6 for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in Geography and Economics; and any one pass grade in the following subjects: History, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education and any of the Ghanaian Languages.
A12.4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN ARTS (B.ED. ARTS)
Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in any three of the following subjects: History, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education and any of the Ghanaian Languages.
A13. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (B.ED. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in any three elective subjects.
A14. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN PRIMARYEDUCATION (B.ED. PRIMARY EDUCATION)
Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in any three elective subjects.
A15. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (B.ED. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION)
Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in any three elective subjects.
B. BUSINESS PROGRAMMES -DIRECT ENTRY
B1. 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-viii)
i. 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,
· 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 Mathematics and English.
ii. WASSCE passes (A1-D7) in five (5) subjects, three of which should be credit passes (A1-C6) including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants should also have passes in other elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics-related elective.
iii. SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants should also have passes in other elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics-related elective.
iv. 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.
v. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) and RSA Stage III with passes in three (3) subjects including Financial Accounting and Economics with grades D or better.
In addition, applicants must possess passes in English Language and Mathematics with at least grades D7 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.
vi. 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 grades D7 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.
vii. G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting.
viii. 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.
B2. 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)
i. The entry requirements are the same as that of Diploma in Commerce (Accounting) above 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.
B3. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;
i. Diploma in Commerce
ii. Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance
v. Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA)
vi. Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body.
vii. ICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body
B4. 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
ii. Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering and Statistics (with at least Second Class Lower or better)
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance
vi. Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA)
vii. Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body.
viii. ICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body
B5. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)
Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;
i. Diploma in Management Studies
ii. Diploma in Commerce
iii. Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
iv. Diploma in Commerce (Management)
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
vi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management
vii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies
viii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
B6. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;
i. Diploma in Management Studies
ii. Diploma in Commerce
iii. Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
iv. Diploma in Commerce (Management)
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
vi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management
vii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management
viii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies
ix. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
B7. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)
Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme;
i. Diploma in Commerce
ii. Diploma in Management Studies
iii. Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
iv. Diploma in Commerce (Management)
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing
vi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
vii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply and Supply Chain Management
viii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies
ix. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
B8. 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. Diploma in Commerce (Management)
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply
iv. Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
v. Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
vi. Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)
vii. International Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
B9. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
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. Diploma in Commerce (Management)
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management
vi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Management
vii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies
viii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management
ix. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics and Engineering (With Third Class and Pass)
x. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics.
xi. Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline
B10. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)
The three-year structure for finance programme is designed for candidates with little or no background in finance at the Diploma level. These include:
i. Diploma in Commerce (Management)
ii. Diploma in Management Studies
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management
v. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management
vi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Management
vii. HND Statistics and Engineering (With Third Class and Pass)
viii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies
ix. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
x. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English Language and Mathematics.
xi. Any other relevant qualification equivalent to a Diploma in a related discipline.
B11. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)
The three-year structure for management 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 Tourism & Hospitality Management.
iii. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English Language and Mathematics.
iv. Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline
B12. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
The three- year structure for B.Com (Human Resource Management) programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in general management but hold a diploma in a related field or discipline. They 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 Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics.
v. Any other qualification equivalent to a Diploma in a related discipline.
B13. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)
i. The three- year structure for B.Com (Marketing) programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in general marketing but hold a diploma in a related field or discipline. They include:
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management.
iii. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English Language and Mathematics.
iv. Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline
B14. 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
ii. Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)
iii. Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
iv. Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
v. Diploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)
vi. Diploma in Logistics and Transport from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
vii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing
viii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management
ix. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies
x. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
xi. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy
xii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism and Hospitality Management
xiii. Diploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English Language and Mathematics.
xiv. Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline
B15. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-vi)
i. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, candidates 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)
Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, candidates must have passes in any three elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
iii. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.
iv. General Certificate in Education (GCE) – Advanced Level Candidates
Candidates 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
Candidates 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. Candidates may be considered for admission at Level 200 of a degree programme.
vi. Professional Certificate Holders
Candidates 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
vii. Foreign Qualification
All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme.
B16. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE(FINANCE)
This programme is by course work and project work.
The entry requirements are the same as that of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) EXCEPT that the elective subjects need not include Financial Accounting. Applicants with non-business background but have Elective Mathematics or strong Mathematics-related discipline (Economics, Statistics, and Geography) may also apply.
B17. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE(MANAGEMENT)
This programme is by course work and project work. Applicants with any of the following qualification may apply:
i. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and 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)
Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and 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
Candidates with Part 1 of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators are eligible to apply.
iv. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and Advanced Business Certificate Examination
Candidates must obtain at least five passes credit passes in English, Business Mathematics, Economics and Commerce. Candidates must obtain at least two subjects in Advanced Business Certificate Examination.
B18. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
This programme is by course work and project work. The entry requirements are the same as that of the Bachelor of Commerce (Management).
B19. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING) AND
B20. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
These programmes are by course work and project work. Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply:
i. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; and any three elective subjects in the following areas, General Arts, Science, Agriculture, Home Economics and Visual Arts. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
ii. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; and any three elective subjects in the following areas, General Arts, Science, Agriculture, Home Economics and Visual Arts. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.
iii. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.
iv. General Certificate in Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates
Candidates must obtain passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). In addition, applicants must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five G.C.E. ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science (for non-science students).
v. Foreign Qualification
All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme.
ENTRY BY MATURE EXAMINATION:
Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates must have any one of the following:
- · Minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Certificate
- · NVTI Certificate
- · Holders of NABPTEX Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES.
- · Applicants should have a background in the preferred programme.
- · Applicants should be at least 25 years old. Applicants should attach copies of birth certificates that are at least five years old at the time of the application.
NB. Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at either WASSCE/SSSCE or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level would be required to register for and pass special examinations in those subjects.
Application Procedure
SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS
The cost of an Application Form is as follows:
1. Direct Applicant (Diploma and Degree Programmes)
- The cost of an Application Form is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).
2. Mature Entrance Examination Applicants
- The cost of an Application Form is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).
In addition, applicants are required to pay an additional Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢200.00) as bankers draft at GCB Bank. This fee covers the cost of Study Materials, Tuition, and Examination Fee.
NOTE: The GCB bank draft should be submitted during registration for the Mature Entrance Examination, at the preferred examination centre.
SALES CENTRES
The requisite application forms can be obtained from the following places:
- All Branches of GCB Bank Ghana Ltd.
- All Branches of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Ghana Ltd.
- All Branches of Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd.
- All Branches of Consolidated Bank
- All Branches of Prudential Bank Ltd.
- All Branches of GT Bank
- All branches of ARB APEX Bank and All Rural and Community Banks
- All branches of Republic Bank
- All Regional and Major District Offices of GHANA POST.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
- Applicants will be given a receipt 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.
- Online applicants should visit https://www.eafinder.com/gh/ucc-online-application-form-2020-2021-admission/, to get the link of the online application portal. Then go to Admissions and click on Apply Online for further instructions. Applicants should then select DISTANCE application type.
- All applicants are required to provide the following information on the large EMS envelope:
- application reference number
- names in full, no abbreviations accepted
- address
- study/examination Centre
- region
- contact number
- programme – which should be hand written.
- Applicants should ensure that all WASSCE/SSSCE results are verified. 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 or to Ghana Post Office.
Application Deadline
Closing date for sale of forms:
- 30th September 2021 (Mature Applicants)
- 31st October 2021 (Direct Applicants)
Closing date for Submission of forms:
- 8th October 2021 (Mature Applicants)
- 5th November 2021 (Direct Applicants)
