Fourah Bay College Diploma/Certificate Entry Requirements

Fourah Bay College Diploma/Certificate Entry Requirements – see the admission requirements for all the diploma and certificate courses offered at Fourah Bay College…

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Diploma and Certificate Programmes

For admissions into the Diploma and Certificate programmes, applicants must obtained the following: 4 Credits including English Language at WASSCE/GCE ’O’ Level, except for the Certificate in Population Analysis and Social Statistics, the Special Certificate in Mass Communication, and the Special Certificate in Library Archive and Information Studies.

FACULTY OF ARTS

CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA AND LICENTIATE COURSES

Certificate in Adult Education

Credit obtained at WASSCE/ GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalence in 4(four) subjects, including English Language; preference will be given to candidates with experience in Adult Education.

Diploma in Adult Education

The minimum requirement for Diploma in Adult Education is 4 WASSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level credits, with C6 in English Language, in not more than two sittings. Holders of other relevant qualifications, e.g. Teachers’ Certificate and has demonstrated some extra mural competence, may be accepted for an interview to determine their eligibility.

Diploma in Cultural Studies (2 Years)

The minimum requirement is 4 (four) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language and History, in not more than two sittings. Holders of other relevant qualifications (e.g. the Teachers’ Certificate) who have demonstratedaptitude in the arts or culture skills may be accepted for an interview to determine their eligibility.

Diploma/License in Divinity(2 Years)

A two-year course is provided within the Faculty of Arts leading to the award of a License in Divinity in preparation for the Christian Ministry. Candidates of any denomination may apply. The minimum requirement for admission is 4(four) GCE “O” Level/WASSCE credits including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge obtained in not more than two sittings.

Diploma in Mass Communication (2 Years)

Entry requirements is 4 (four) subjects at G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE, including credit in English Language, in not more than two sittings.

Diploma in Gender and Development Studies

Entry requirements is 4 (four) subjects at G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE, including credit in English Language, in not more than two sittings.

Special Certificate in Library, Archive and Information Science

Candidates who have at least five years working experience in a library, documentation centre, Registry, Book store or in a related institution may apply. School leavers with 4 (four) G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE subjects, including a credit in English Language in not more than two sittings may also apply.

Diploma in Library, Archive and Information Science (2Years)

Entry requirements is 5 (five) G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE subjects, including credit in English Language with a grade 6/C6 in not more than two sittings.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Care (ECEE) (2 Years)

Entry requirements is 4 (four) G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE subjects, including credit in English Language in not more than two sittings.

Special Certificate and Diploma in French courses

Special Certificate in French – It is open to all who may want to acquire basic French that will enhance their career. Minimum requirement is WASSCE

Diploma in French – Is a two year programme. Applicants should have Four/Five credits at WASSCE and must have grades 1-6 in French and English and two/three other related subjects

FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA COURSES

Certificate in Statistics

Four (4) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings. Work experience in statistics and data related areas may provide candidate with an added advantage.

Diploma in Statistics

Successful completion of the Certificate in Statistics makes one eligible for the Diploma programme.

CERTIFICATE COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Deck Officer Training
Marine Engineering Training
Radio Communication Training
Safety at Sea Training
Refrigeration Training
Fishing Gear Technology Training

Admission criteria

Candidates must possess at least two (2) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade C6 or better or its equivalence obtained in not more than two (2) sittings. They must have also attempted English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE exam.

Candidates who have at least five years practical experience in a related field may apply.

ORDINARY NATIONAL DIPLOMA (OND) COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Deck Officer Training
Marine Engineering Training
Radio Communication Training
Safety at Sea Training
Refrigeration Training
Fishing Gear Technology Training
Fish Handling and Processing Technology

Admission criteria

Candidates must possess at least Three (3) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade 4/C6 or better in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

All OND candidates with good Grades but without the minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be required to sit for and pass the University Matriculation English Language exam.

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Deck Officer Training
Marine Engineering Training
Radio Communication Training
Safety at Sea Training
Refrigeration Training
Fishing Gear Technology Training
Fish Handling and Processing Technology

Admission criteria

Candidates must possess at least Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade C6 or better in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

All HND candidates with generally good grades but without the minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be required to sit for and pass the University Matriculation English Language exam for admission.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW

CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA COURSES

Certificate in Population Analysis and Social Statistics

Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits including English, Mathematics or Statistics. Candidates without the above qualifications but with at least five years experience in population related work may apply.

Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies

The entry requirements are 4 GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits including English Language with at least a grade5/C6.

See Also:

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