Passes in three SSS elective subjects relevant to the chosen program with aggregate not exceeding 24. A better grade in any of the remaining core subjects, namely, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Life Skills and Ghanaian Languages will substitute for Core Science in the case of applicants in the non-science based elective subjects i.e., General Arts, Business Studies and Visual Arts provided, however, that the candidate has obtained at least Grade E in the Core Science. Candidates must also satisfy Faculty and Departmental Entry requirements. Successful candidates are selected on the basis of a series of tests, a long essay, and an interview. Higher Degrees Applicants for admission to higher degrees must hold good bachelor s degrees in appropriate subjects.
All higher degrees are open to graduates of other approved universities.
For Masters degrees, at least two semesters must be spent studying in the university. For PhD, at least two semesters for graduates of the University of Cape Coast and at least four semesters for those of other universities must be spent in this university. Thereafter, subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies, candidates may pursue their studies outside the University. This operates under the principle of Academic Credit Transfer, requiring the recognition of one's higher educational institutions courses, study periods and examinations, which have been completed by another high educational institution. Under this scheme, students who have completed two years of higher education at their overseas Universities are admitted to spend a third year of study at the University of Cape Coast under close supervision of the host institution, after which they return to complete their final year at their home university.