PhD African Studies

The University of Cape Coast is an equal opportunity University uniquely positioned to provide quality education through the provision of comprehensive, liberal and professional programmes that challenge learners to be creative, innovative and morally responsible citizens.

Admission Requirements

In order to qualify for an offer of admission: Applicant must have passes in six(6) subjects with Overall aggregate of 36/24 or better for WASSCE/SSCE applicants, respectively.

Thus, an applicant must have passes in three core subjects and three elective subjects. Three of the six subjects should be in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and three must be in relevant electives.

Admission Requirements

Grading System For Wassce Applicants

Grading System For Sssce Applicants

For the purposes of admission, a pass in

• WASSCE means Grade A1 – C6
• SSCE means Grade A – D

Applicants must have good passes in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and in three of the required electives.

In order words, all the six subjects used in the computation of the aggregate must be C6 or better.