A Master of Arts in French involves a multifaceted approach to learning about… Read more. A master’s degree, or a Master of Arts, is a common degree granted by higher learning institutions. Most often, an MA is granted for studies in fields such as history, English, linguistics and the arts.
Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in French in Ghana are:
Ghana Baptist University College, Kumasi.
University of Ghana, Legon.
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast.
Entry Requirement
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
- The general requirements for admission of WASSCE, SSSCE, and GBCE candidates to the first degree programme in French education are three (3) credit passes in three core subjects and three (3) credit passes in three elective subjects (including French).
- SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects (including French).
- WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects (including French).
GBCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects (including French).
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates
Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better in French). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students).
Admission of Diploma Candidates
Post Diploma candidates (2-year programme) must have Teachers Diploma from a recognized institution with at least 2nd Class Lower Division. In addition, candidates will be required to take an oral selection interview.
Mature Candidates
Mature candidates must be at least 25 years of age and must possess Teachers Certificate ‘A’ in French or Diploma in Basic Education with a minimum of three years teaching experience.
Candidates are expected to pass an entrance examination in English, Mathematics, French, and General Paper.
Successful candidates at the entrance examination will be required to take an oral interview.
Apart from the general normal requirements, Anglophone candidates should have at least a Credit pass in French while Francophone students should have at least a Credit pass in English.
Candidates with a diploma degree (at least Second Class Lower) from a recognized university or college shall be admitted to level 300.
Candidates with foreign certificates shall present same to National Accreditation Board for evaluation before admission.