Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D programmes must:
- Have an M.Phil or research MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university.
OR
- Have MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field, with CGPA of 3.5 or better with not more than one grade C+. Also, have scored B+ or better in Research Methods course.
- All Non UCC Alumni are to submit two transcripts (one original) of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
- Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
- Submit a 3-5 page proposal on intended area of study including references.
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g. selection interview)
Ph.D - 36 Months (Full Time)
The Ph.D programme shall consist of two parts. These shall be by one year of course work or directed reading, and two years for thesis writing which shall be a requirement for the award of the Ph.D.
Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil/M.Com/MN degree programmes must:
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
- All Non UCC Alumni are to submit two transcripts (one original) of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
- Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
- Submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.
- Pass a selection interview.
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g. selection interview/ working experience/ a written entrance examination).
M.Phil/M.Com/MN - 24 Months (Full Time)
The M.Phil/M.Com/MN Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of course work for one academic year (two semesters). On successful completion of the first part and on the recommendation of the Department’s Committee on Graduate Studies, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the M.Phil/M.Com/MN Degree.
Candidates seeking admission to MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA degree programmes must:
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
- All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
- Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.
MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/ MBA - 15 Months (Full Time)
MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA programmes are in two parts. The first part shall consist of two semesters of course work and the second part is made up of writing a dissertation which is a requirement for the award of the MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA Degree
MA/MSC/MED/MBA
A candidate seeking admission to pursue an MA/MSc/MBA degree programmes must:
- Have obtained a good first degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognized university.
- All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide only their Registration Numbers).
- Satisfy additional requirement(s) prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/Department concerned, such as selection test/interview.
NOTE: The MPhil/MCom Programmes are for applicants with Non-research Masters Only
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
A candidate seeking admission to the Postgraduate Diploma programme must:
- Have obtained a first degree in a relevant area of study and taught for two years.
- All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide only their Registration Numbers).
- Satisfy additional requirement(s) prescribed by the College/Faculty/Centre for Teacher Professional Development, such as selection interview.
In special cases, applicants with Third Class Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience may also be considered. Applicants will be required to attend and pass a selection interview.
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES/SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
MA/MSc/MEd by Course Work
- Two (2) sandwich sessions of 8-weeks duration each.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) by Course Work and Dissertation
- Three (3) sandwich sessions of 8-weeks duration each.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) by Course Work and Long Essay with Supervised Teaching Practice
- Two (2) sandwich sessions of 8-weeks duration each.
NOTE: (July to September each calendar year constitute one sandwich session)