
ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES INTO THE BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR THE 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons (Ghanaian and Foreign) for admission into the 3-Year (Post-First Degree) and 4-Year (Post-WASSCE/SSSCE) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree programmes of the ºÚÁÏÉç for the 2020/2021 academic year.
1.0ÌýÌýSALE OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHERS
Applicants should purchase e-vouchers for online application at the Centres listed below
1.1ÌýÌýÌýGhanaian Applicants
- Cashier’s Office, ºÚÁÏÉç (Mode of payment – CASH)
- Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals – (Mode of payment – CASH)
- ºÚÁÏÉç – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)
- I-J Consult, Apostle Dr. Baidoo Avenue (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Millennium City, Kasoa (Mode of payment – CASH)
- GCB Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
- ADB Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
- GT Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
- CBG Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
- ZENITH Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
- PRUDENTIAL Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
- REPUBLIC Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
- ARB Apex Bank (Mode of Payment - CASH)
1.2ÌýÌýForeign Applicants
International applicants can make payment by VISA Card and have their e-voucher PIN and serial numbers sent to their e-mail addresses to enable them to complete their applications online.
1.3ÌýÌýÌýApplication Fee: Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ghanaian Applicants ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý - ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ³Ò±á¢220.00
International Applicants ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý -ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý US$100.00Ìý
Applicants are to note that they will be required to pay an additional fee to cover the cost of a selection examination and/or interview. The amount will be communicated to shortlisted applicants.
The deadlines for the sale of e-vouchers (Ghanaian applicants) and the submission of completed application forms (All applicants) are Monday, 20th April, 2020 and Friday, 24th April, 2020 respectively.
2.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3-Year Post-First Degree LLB Programme
Applicants must:
·ÌýÌýÌýHave obtained a good first degree in any field of study from a recognized University with at least a 2nd Class Honours (Lower Division) or a post-graduate qualification from a recognized University.
·ÌýÌýÌýSubmit an official transcript of academic record.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýSubmit at least two referees’ reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýPass a selection interview.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýShow capacity for a demanding full time study; availability by show of release letter from employers; and ability to pay fees
NB.:ÌýÌý Ghanaian Applicants will be required to:
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýWrite an entrance examination
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýFamiliarize themselves with the provisions of the 1992 Ghanaian Constitution and current affairs (national and international)
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýHave successfully completed national service.
Eligible foreign applicants (applying from outside Ghana) will be examined via Skype (Skype addresses are to be forwarded to law@ucc.edu.gh ).
4-Year Post-WASSCE/SSSCE LLB Programme
Applicants must:
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýHave credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of EIGHT (8) or better at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively.
Three of the six subjects should be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and the other three being electives.
ÌýFor purposes of admission, a credit pass in:
i.Ìý ÌýWASSCE means A1 – C6
ii.Ìý SSSCE means A – D
4.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýONLINE APPLICATIONS
a.ÌýÌýÌýApplicants should visit and click on Regular Programmes/Graduate Distance Application for further instructions. Applicants should select the POST FIRST DEGREE application type (for First Degree holders) or FIRST DEGREE POST WASSCE (for WASSCE/SSSCE applicants).
b.ÌýÌýÌýGhanaian applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the Large EMS envelope:
i.ÌýÌýApplication reference number
ii.ÌýÌýFull name
iii.ÌýÌýPostal address
iv.ÌýÌýType of Application (Post First Degree OR First Degree Post WASSCE/SSSCE)
c.ÌýÌýÌýApplicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the Faculty Brochure very carefully before completion of the online application form.Ìý
5.0ÌýÌýÌýSUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS
(a)ÌýÌýCopies of completed online application form (confirmation page) accompanied by copies of certificates should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand and should reach the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA), ºÚÁÏÉç not later than Friday, 24th April,2020.Ìý Ìý
Applicants are to ensure that copies of the confirmation page and other attachments are posted early enough to be received before the deadline for submission as forms received after the deadline will not be processed.
(b)ÌýÌýNo additional documents will be accepted after submission of confirmation pages.Ìý Applicants are to note that only photocopies of certificates or results slips (not returnable) should accompany confirmation pages.Ìý Original certificates of applicants short-listed will be inspected during the interview.Ìý
(c)ÌýÌýApplication forms received without Application Reference Numbers and copies of certificates/results slips and payments receipts will not be processed.Ìý COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS ARE TO BE FORWARDED DIRECTLY BY UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BY POST-FIRST DEGREE APPLICANTS.
6.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýIMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
Entrance Examinations (Post-First Degree Applicants Only)Ìý Ìý Ìý-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý6th May, 2020ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Interview dates:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Post-First Degree ApplicantsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2nd June – 4th June, 2020
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýPost-WASSCE/SSSCE ApplicantsÌýÌý-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 16thJune – 18thJune, 2020ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý