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Regular Postgraduate Admissions

Admission into Regular Postgraduate Programmes for 2023/2024 Academic Year

Applications are invited from qualified applicants for admission into the following Regular, Weekend and Distance Postgraduate programmes at University of Education, Winneba for the 2023/2024 Academic Year

REGULAR PROGRAMMES

WINNEBA CAMPUS
  1. Ph D. English
  2. Ph D. French
  3. Ph D. Applied Linguistics
  4. Ph D. Communication and Media Studies
  5. Ph D. Social Studies Education
  6. Ph D. Special Education
  7. Ph D. Counselling Psychology
  8. Ph D. Arts and Culture
  9. Ph D. Music
  10. Ph D. Mathematics Education
  11. Ph D. Science Education
  12. Ph D. Educational Leadership
  13. Ed. D. Social Studies Education
  14. M. Phil. French
  15. M. Phil. English
  16. M. Phil. Teaching English as a Second Language
  17. M. Phil. Applied Linguistics
  18. M. Phil. Social Studies Education
  19. M. Phil. Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Studies
  20. M. Phil. Counselling Psychology
  21. M. Phil. Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies
  22. M. Phil. Special Education
  23. M. Phil. Educational Administration & Management
  24. M. Phil. Basic Education
  25. M. Phil. Early Childhood Education
  26. M. Phil. Music
  27. M. Phil. Arts and Culture
  28. M. Phil. Family Life Management Education
  29. M. Phil. Clothing and Textiles
  30. M. Phil. Food and Nutrition
  31. M. Phil. Science Education
  32. M. Phil. Mathematics Education
  33. M. Phil. Physical Education and Sports Studies
  34. M. Phil. Integrated Science Education 
  35. M. Phil. Environmental Science
  36. M. Phil. Biology Education
  37. M. Phil. Economics
  38. M. Phil. Finance
  39. M. Phil. Development Finance
  40. M. Phil. Accounting
  41. M. Phil. Business Administration (Human Resource Mgt. option)
  42. M. Phil. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  43. M. Phil. Geography with Education
  44. M. Phil. History Education
  45. M. Phil. Art Education
  46. M. Phil. Chemistry Education
  47. M. Phil. Information and Communication Technology Education
  48. M. Phil. Entrepreneurship and Innovations Management
  49. M. Phil. Visual Communication Studies
  50. M. Phil. Textiles and Fashion Education
  51. M. Phil. Theatre Arts
  52. M. Phil. Political Science Education
  53. M.Phil.  Ghanaian Language Studies
  54. M.Phil.  Instructional Design and Technology
  55. M.Phil.  Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation
  56. MFA Theatre Arts
  57. M. A. Theatre Arts
  58. M. A. Journalism and Media Studies
  59. M. A. Strategic Communication
  60. M. A. Development Communication
  61. M. A. Communication Instruction.
AJUMAKO CAMPUS
  • M. Phil. Ghanaian Language Studies

1-YEAR TOP-UP TO M.PHIL PROGRAMMES

I 1-YEAR TOP-UP TO M.PHIL PROGRAMMES
  1. Educational Administration and Management.
  2. Special Education.
  3. Counselling Psychology.
  4. French Education.
  5. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
  6. English.
  7. Ghanaian Language Studies.
  8. Applied Linguistics.
  9. Social Studies Education.
  10. Conflicts, Human Rights, and Peace Studies.
  11. Geography with Education.
  12. Political Science Education.
  13. Food and Nutrition.
  14. Clothing and Textiles.
  15. Family Life Management.
  16. Physical Education and Sports Studies.
  17. Science Education.
  18. Mathematics Education.
  19. Music.
  20. Arts and Culture.
  21. Art Education.
  22. Journalism and Media Studies.
  23. Strategic Communication.
  24. Development Communication.
  25. Communication Instruction.
II. PROGRAMMES OFFERED ON WEEKENDS
  1. MBA Accounting
  2. MBA Finance
  3. MBA Marketing
  4. MBA Human Resource Management
  5. MBA Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  6. MBA Management Information System
  7. M.SC.  Development Finance
  8. M.A. Journalism and Media Studies
  9. M.A. Strategic Communication
  10. M.A. Development Communication
  11. M.A. Communication Instruction
  12. Exec. Masters Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies
  13. Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (PGDTLHE)
III. DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
  1. M.Ed. English
  2. M.Ed. Mathematics
  3. M.Ed. Science
  4. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
  5. M.Ed. Institutional Mentorship and Supervision
  6. M.Ed. Educational Administration and Management
  7. M.Ed.  Counseling Psychology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULAR AND DISTANCE/ITECPD PROGRAMMES

PH.D. PROGRAMMES (REGULAR MODE)
  1. Applicant should possess Researched Master’s Degree in the relevant field of study from an accredited institution, with Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 in the course work and at least grade “B” in the thesis/dissertation. The applicant will also be required to attend and pass admission selection interview conducted by the department.

    Departmental/Programme specific requirements may apply. Ph.D. programmes are meant to last for a minimum of three (3) years (for full-time candidates) and four (4) years (for part-time candidates).

ONE YEAR M.PHIL. TOP UP PROGRAMMES (REGULAR MODE)

Candidate must possess a Master of Education/Master of Arts/Master of Science, with GPA not less than 3.0, in the relevant field of study from any university recognized by GTEC.

The applicant will also be required to attend and pass admission selection interview conducted by the Department.

NB: Departmental/Programme specific requirements may apply. These programmes are run on regular (full time) mode for one (1) year, in which students must complete their theses.

TWO YEARS M.PHIL. PROGRAMMES (REGULAR MODE)

Candidate must possess a first degree with at least Second Lower Class Division in the relevant field of study from any recognised university. The applicant will also be required to attend and pass admission selection interview conducted by the department.

NB: Departmental specific requirements may apply. M.Phil.  programmes are run on regular (full time) mode for two (2) years, in which students must complete their theses.

MBA PROGRAMMES (WEEKEND MODE)

Candidate seeking Admission into any MBA programme must:

  1. (i) Have obtained a good first degree with at least a Second Class Division in the related field or programme of study from a recognised University. Or

        (ii) Applicants with third class degree with a minimum of 5 years working experience in related field of study can also apply. Such applicants must pass the University’s entrance examination and the admission selection interview. Or

        (iii) Be a qualified member of one of the following professional bodies constituting the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) e.g. ACCA, ICAG, CIMA and ICAEW.

  1. In addition to any one of the requirement in (a) above, the applicant must have at least one year relevant experience in the private or public sector.

NB: MBA programmes are run Weekend (Part-time) Mode for two (2) academic years, in which students must complete their dissertation.

M.A. PROGRAMMES (REGULAR AND WEEKEND MODE)

Applicants who seek admission into a Master of Arts programme in School Communication and Media Studies must have Bachelor’s Degree from any discipline, and should have obtained a class not below Second Class Lower division.

NB: Applicants who obtain a GPA of 3.0 or better at the M.A coursework and are desirous of pursuing the M.Phil. in the field of study are given the opportunity to apply internally for consideration and transition to a one (1) year Top-Up. M.A. in Communication and Media Studies programmes are run on both regular and weekend mode for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

M.SC. IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE (SANDWICH AND WEEKEND MODE)
  1. Applicants must have a good first degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) in any academic discipline from a recognised institution. Or
  2. Applicants with third (3rd) class division may be considered for admission on the grounds of substantial working/professional experience.

NB: This programme is available for both Sandwich and Weekend (Part-time) Mode for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) – DISTANCE MODE

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in any field of study.

 

NB: This programme is run for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES RUN BY CODEL – DISTANCE MODE
  1. Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree, with education component, in the relevant field of study from any recognised University.
  2. Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education component must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.

NB: Subject specific requirements may apply.

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TEACHING & LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION (PGDTLHE) – WEEKEND MODE

To qualify for this programme, the applicant should be a:

  1. Beginning lecturer in the University of Education, Winneba or any other recognized tertiary institution who has no formal qualifications in teaching in Higher Education. Or
  2. Master’s / Doctorate degree holder who wishes to pursue academic career as a teacher in tertiary institutions.
  3. Applicants with Master’s degree must possess at least 2nd Class Lower Division from any institution accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission may apply for admission.

NB: This is a postgraduate programme run on weekend basis at the University of Education, Winneba.

MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES BY ITECPD – DISTANCE MODE

Applicants must possess ONE of the following:  

  1. A first degree with education component from a recognized University in the subject specific area and should have taught for at least two years.
  2. A first degree in a subject specific area plus postgraduate diploma/certificate in education.

NB: These Programmes are designed to train graduate teachers who will serve as Mentors, Administrators, Counselling Psychologists and Leaders in Educational Administration and Management. They are of One (1) Year duration.

Admission into Regular Postgraduate Programmes for 2022/2023 Academic Year

Applications are invited from qualified applicants for admission into the following Postgraduate Sandwich programmes at University of Education, Winneba for the 2022/2023 Academic year:

SANDWICH PROGRAMMES

The following Programmes are available for the Sandwich Session:

  1. M.Ed. French Education
  2. M.Ed. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
  3. M.Ed. Social Studies
  4. M.Ed. Special Education
  5. M.Ed. Educational Administration & Management
  6. M.Ed. Counselling Psychology
  7. M.Ed. Early Childhood Education
  8. M.Ed. Geography
  9. M.Ed. Mathematics
  10. M.Ed. Science Education
  11. M.Ed. Physical Education & Sports Studies
  12. M.Ed. Home Economics Education
  13. M.Ed. Political Science Education
  14. M.Ed. Computer Education and Technology
  15. M.Ed. Biology Education
  16. M.Ed. Supervision
  17. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
  18. M.A. Arts & Culture
  19. M.A. Applied Linguistics
  20. M.A. English
  21. M.A. History Education
  22. M.A. Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Studies
  23. M.A. Art Education
  24. M.A.   Ghanaian Language Studies
  25. M.Sc. Economics Education
  26. M.Sc. Biology
  27. M.Sc. Development Finance

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR SANDWICH PROGRAMMES

M.A. PROGRAMMES

            a) Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree (at least 2nd Class Lower Division), with Education component (e.g. B.Ed.), or without Education component (e.g. B.A., B.Sc.) from the University of Education, Winneba or its equivalent from a recognized University in the relevant field of study.

            b) Applicants with third (3rd) class division in their respective first degrees would be required to pass an entrance examination and admission selection interview.

M.SC. PROGRAMMES

Candidates seeking for admission into the programme must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in any discipline with at least 2nd Class Lower Division. Or

Applicants with third (3rd) class division may be considered for admission on the grounds of substantial working/professional experience and shall pass an entrance examination and interview.

M.ED. PROGRAMMES

Applicants must:

  1. Possess a first degree (at least 2nd Class Lower Division) from institution accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission of Ghana in the relevant field.

NB: a) Applicants with a second class division (2nd Class Lower or better) degree in other disciplines other than Education are required to obtain a Diploma in Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Education or its equivalence before applying.

              b) Applicants with third (3rd) class division or pass in their respective first degrees with or without education component would be required to pass an entrance examination and admission selection interview.

NB: The duration of M.Ed., M.A. and M.Sc. programmes that are run on sandwich mode is one (1) sandwich year, that is, two (2) sessions, within which students are expected to complete writing of dissertation. Fees are paid per each session.

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS (BOTH REGULAR AND SANDWICH)

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

In addition to the programme specific requirements, international applicants should:

  1. Demonstrate their English competencies from an institution that conducted instruction in English or an equivalent of 100 and above TOEFL scores.
  2. Have computer literacy demonstrated by ease of use of Microsoft applications, Google applications and at least one data analytic software (e.g. SPSS, NVIVO, MPlus, SAS, LISREL etc.
  3. Present:
  1. Three (3) letters of recommendation, with at least one from a person who has been your research supervisor, and one from an instructor.
  2. Writing sample/portfolio.
  3. Personal statement.

Note: Foreign degrees/certificates must be accompanied with its interpretation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

NOTES:

  1. Foreign applicants with academic and professional qualifications equivalent to and certified by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission may apply for admission.
  2. All applications must be supported with proof of qualification, i.e. attached certified certificates, official transcript of academic record, etc.
  3. All applicants must attend and pass the university’s admission selection interview.
  4. Candidates who are applying for a research degree programme must attach a detail proposal of intended research.
  5. Distance programmes are run on weekends.

HOW TO APPLY

VOURCHER PURCHASE

Obtain an Application Voucher from any of the following Banks/Sources: 

  1. All UEW Revenue Points 
  2. Ghana Post 
  3. GCB Bank Ltd
  4. IT Consortium (Mobile Money Sales) 
  5. Zenith Bank Gh Ltd
  6. Consolidated Bank Gh Ltd
  7. Prudential Bank
  8. Republic Bank Gh Ltd
  9. Agricultural Development Bank 
  10. Ecobank Ghana Ltd
  11. Stanbic Bank Gh Ltd 
  12. First Atlantic Bank Ltd
  13. GT Bank Ltd

Visit the University’s website at www.uew.edu.gh. Click on Admissions, and select Apply Online >>>. Log in with your Voucher Serial Number and PIN, fill an appropriate application form and submit online.

For further enquiries contact:

Admission Office of School of Graduate Studies

University of Education, Winneba

Winneba

Tel.: 0506476249, 0505581864

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PLEASE REFER TO THE ADMISSIONS BROCHURE ON OUR WEBSITE –www.uew.edu.gh FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SIGNED: AG. REGISTRAR
DATE: APRIL, 2023

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