This article contains information on the University of Ghana, UG Admission application Form for graduate Modular/Sandwich Programmes – 2022/2023 Intake and how to Apply. It also contains the University of Ghana, UG graduate Modular/Sandwich Application form download link, its online application where necessary as well as the University of Ghana, UG graduate Modular/Sandwich Admission requirements.
It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that the School of Graduate Studies is offering the under-listed sandwich/modular programmes, leading to the award of Master of Arts and Master of Science Degrees. Due to changes in the academic calendar for the 2024 academic Year, the programmes will be run virtually during the inter-semester break, from April to June 2021. Each cohort of admitted students on these programmes will, therefore, study over two long vacation periods to obtain the equivalence of one academic year (or two semesters).
The following sandwich programmes are available for the 2024 academic Year:
Programmes Department/School/Institute/Centre
- MA Study of Religion s – The Study of Religions
- MA Teaching English as a Second Language – Linguistics
- MA Public Affairs – Political Science
- MA Contemporary English Studies – English
- MA Information Studies – Information Studies
- MA Migration Studies – Migration Studies
- MA Music – Music
- MSc GeoInformation Science – Geography & Resource Development
- MA Marketing Strategy – Marketing & Entrepreneurship, UGBS
- MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management – Marketing & Entrepreneurship, UGBS
- MA Organizational Leadership & Governance – Organization and HRM, UGBS
- MSc Accounting & Finance – Accounting, UGBS
- MSc Financial Risk Management – Finance, UGBS
- MSc Clinical Leadership and Management – Public Administration and Health Services Management, UGBS
- MSc International Business – Marketing & Entrepreneurship, UGBS
- MSc Actuarial Science – Statistics
- MA Economic Policy Management – Economics
- MSc Nursing – Nursing
- MPhil Nursing – Nursing
- MA Educational Leadership and Management – School of Continuing and Distance Education
Applications are invited from suitably qualified SCHOOL LEAVERS, NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS, and SPECIAL CASES.
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA GRADUATE SANDWICH APPLICATION PROCEDURE & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
- A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in a relevant field of study at the University of Ghana or any recognized/accredited University. Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience and other qualifications. For more details in respect of Admission Requirements, applicants are advised to contact the implementing Department/School/Institute/Centre for additional information on the various programmes.
PROGRAMME- SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER DETAILS
- MA Public Affairs: A minimum of three years working experience in a private or a public sector is required from prospective applicants. Applicants must also pass an entrance examination and an interview.
- MA Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL): Applicants for this programme must be people teaching English at the basic, secondary and tertiary levels.
- MSc in Accounting and Finance: Applicants must either hold a good first degree in any of the following areas: Accounting, Commerce and Finance or a Professional Accounting qualification. Applicants with non-accounting (e.g. science, humanities etc.) degree may also be considered but they will be taken through access courses for a semester before they progress to the main programme.
- MSc in Financial Risk Management: Applicants must have background in any of the following areas: Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics and Physics.
- MA in Contemporary English Studies: The programme is intended for persons in any field of study, including journalists, public relations personnel, business executives, teachers and public servants. One does not need a degree in English to apply.
- MSc. in GeoInformation Science: A minimum of three years working experience in the private or public sector is required from prospective applicants. Applicants must be computer literate and familiar with fundamentals of RS/GIS principles. Applicants may be required to also pass an interview.
- MSc. Actuarial Science: The programme is appropriate for individuals with strong mathematical aptitude, i.e. a formal background in mathematics, statistics and Economics, who wish to advance in the actuarial profession. It is also appropriate for those working as entry-level actuaries who wish to prepare for Actuarial Professional examinations within the context of a structured academic programme.
TUITION
PROVISIONAL FEES-GHANAIANS
- MSc Actuarial Science GHS 4,850.00 per semester
- Other Non-Business Programmes GHS4,480.50 per semester
- Business School Programmes GHS8,410.00 per semester
PROVISIONAL FEES -INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
MSc. Actuarial Science
- West African Nationals USD 2,733.00 per semester
- Other African Nationals USD 3,476.00 per semester
- Non-African Nationals USD 4,589.00 per semester
Business School Programmes:
- West African Nationals USD 3,700.00 per semester
- Other African Nationals – USD 3,700.00 per semester
- Non-African Nationals USD 4,564.00 per semester
Other Non-Business Programmes:
- West African Nationals USD 2,424.00 per semester
- Other African Nationals USD 3,042.00 per semester
- Non-African Nationals USD 3,970.50 per semester
ENTRANCE EXAMMINATIONS
Dates for entrance examinations will be communicated to applicants for the following programmes:
Examination Centre
- MA Public Affairs – Department of Political Science
Application Procedure
University of Ghana application e-vouchers can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢200.00 at the following banks: Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Consolidated bank Ghana, GCB Bank and Fidelity Bank. Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher when completing the online application form.
All applicants must upload the following documents online (Scan and Attach):
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Official Transcript
- Gazette/Marriage Certificate where name has changed
The transcript should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application.
All applicants who graduated from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their ‘STUDENT IDENTITY NUMBERS’ on their forms before submission.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS AND GHANAIANS APPLYING FROM ABROAD
This category of applicants should use the following links to access the online application form for completion and submission:
All applicants are expected to pay to the University, a non-refundable application processing fee of US$110.00.
All foreign students should make their payments as follows:
- Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREX) – For payments in Ghana
- Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREIGN) – For payments outside Ghana
- Account No.: 0161094409780403; Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
The third payment option is-
- The Secure online payment platform using Visa Card and MasterCard. The link is https://www.ug.edu.gh/ugpay
The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates and transcripts should be scanned and attached to the application form before submission. The transcript should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application.
Note that no application will be processed without proof- of – payment of the fee and the required documents stated above.
APPLICATION FEES
Cost of E-voucher
- Ghanaians GH¢200.00
- International Applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad US$ 110.00
Note that no application will be processed without proof of payment of the fee.
Click here to check the University of Ghana minimum Admission requirements for Full-Time courses.
