School Of Graduate Studies UCC Entry Requirements

Graduate Admissions

Non-Degree Programmes Available

Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate Diploma

Degree Programmes Available

M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., M.B.A.
M.Phil., M.Com.
Ph.D.

Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme must have obtained a first degree and taught for a minimum of two years.
12 – Month Masters Degree Programmes
Masters Degree Programmes by course work only (Sandwich)

Candidates seeking admission to an M.A./M.Sc./M.Ed./M.B.A. degree programme must:

have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University/analogous institution.
submit an official transcript of academic records.
submit at least two reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the faculties/ departments.

Month Masters Degree Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil./M.Com. degree programme must:

have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University/analogous institution.
submit an official transcript of academic records.
submit at least two reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including a working bibliography.
satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the departments; these may include an interview or a written test.

Doctor of Philosophy

Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D. degree programme must:

have an M.Phil. degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University.
submit an official transcript of academic records.
submit at least three reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography.
satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the faculties/departments.

Special Admissions

In special cases, applicants who do not have a first degree but are otherwise
adjudged suitable may be admitted into a special M.A./M.Ed./M.Sc. programme.

Such applicants should:

Be at least 45 years old
Have special knowledge and considerable experience in their area of interest
Have at least G.C.E. ‘0’ Level pass in English or its equivalent.

They will also be required to:

Provide transcripts of their academic record;
Provide a write-up of their research proposal and
Attend and pass a selection interview

School Of Graduate Studies UCC Entry Requirements