This article describes the various duration and structures of Postgraduate programmes offered by the University of Cape Coast (UCC). If you are interested in applying for any of the UCC Postgraduate programmes, here is a full list of the various programmes offered by the University.
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Duration and Structure of UCC Postgraduate Programmes
below are the details of the structure and duration of the Postgraduate Programmes offered at the University of Cape Coast:
PhD (36 Months -Full Time)
The PhD programme shall consist of two parts. These shall be by one year of course work or directed reading, and two years for thesis writing which shall be a requirement for the award of the PhD.
M.Phil/M.Com/MN (24 Months -Full Time)
The M.Phil/M.Com/MN Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of coursework for one academic year (two semesters).
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On successful completion of the first part and on the recommendation of the Department’s Committee on Graduate Studies, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the M.Phil/M.Com/MN Degree.
MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/ MBA (15 Months -Full Time)
MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA programmes are in two parts. The first part shall consist of two semesters of course work and the second part is made up of writing a dissertation which is a requirement for the award of the MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA Degree
In conclusion, these are the details of the duration and structure of UCC Postgraduate Programmes.