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Diploma to Degree Programmes

CANDIDATES IN POSSESSION OF A DIPLOMA APPLYING FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES:

  • Applicants must possess a diploma (B+ average) or FGPA of 3.25 or better from the University of Ghana or its equivalent
  • Applicant should have passes in all the core subjects and two electives at the WASSSCE/ SSSCE Level.
  • Diplomas awarded to students of the Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon, St. Victor's Major Seminary, Tamale, St. Peter's Major Seminary, Pedu, Cape Coast, and the Christian Services College, Kumasi, and other affiliate institutions may be considered.
  • The subject in which the Diploma is held shall be approved as one of the subjects to be studied at the degree level. On recommendation by the Head of Department, a candidate who obtains a diploma with distinction in any subject may also be considered.
  • All applications should be supported by a full transcript of academic record at the time of submission of application documents.

For the avoidance of doubt, University of Ghana diploma holders in any one of the following programmes are eligible to apply to the same area of study if the holder has obtained a B+ average/FGPA of 3.25 or better:

Accounting**, Archives Administration*, Dance Studies, General Agriculture, Home Science, Library Studies*, Music, Nursing, Public Administration**, Social Administration, Statistics, Study of Religions, Theatre Arts.

* Preference is given to candidates working in a Library or an Archives Unit.
** Post-Diploma working experience of three years is normally required.


MODE OF APPLICATION

Application Forms are available at the Cash Office and the Information Centre of the University of Ghana, and the Institute of Adult Education Offices in the regional capitals. Ghanaian Applicants must pay by Bankers Draft ONLY.
Application forms may be obtained at the cost of : GHc 50.00