ADMISSION INTO THE MASTER OF ARTS (M.A) PROGRAMME IN CONFERENCE INTERPRETING 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
I. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• A good first degree, at least Second Class Lower (in any subject) or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in all working languages, and in the A language in particular.
• In addition, applicants will take an aptitude test, and will be interviewed.
Nature of Programme and Duration
The Master of Arts Programme in Conference Interpreting is a two-year programme spanning four semesters.
II. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the above Entry Requirements, candidates should take note of the following Language Requirements:
The active languages offered on the programme are English and French. Candidates may present other working languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic). The applicant shall have:
EITHER
Language Combination Option I
a. one language A – (English or French) This is the first active language - Language of Highest Competence & Intuition into which candidates shall interpret from the language(s) B (and/or C) and
b. one language B – English or French. This is the Second active language - Language of High Competence into which they shall interpret from the language A. Applicants should have spent at least one year in a country in which language B is widely spoken;
OR
Language Combination option II
c. one language A (Active language - Language of Highest Competence & Intuition) into which they shall interpret from the languages C and
d. two languages C – Spanish, Portuguese, German, Etc. (Passive Languages – Languages of good level of proficiency) from which they shall interpret into the language A.
Evaluation of Applications:
Candidates who meet the above requirements may submit, in addition to the filled Application Form:
• A detailed CV;
• An application letter stating reasons for applying for the programme and indicating their languages
A, B and/or C.
• Transcripts and certificate of undergraduate study (translated into English if original language is not English)
• 3 Recommendation letters (Referee reports)
Applications that are lacking one of the above application documents will be rejected.
For candidates with combination A and B, preference will be given to applicants who meet two of the following criteria:
• have spent a considerable period of time in a country of their language B (several years)
• have daily contact with their language B (bilingual family, constant use at workplace)
• have a degree in their language B
This will be taken into consideration in assessing the acceptability of the application submitted.
III. COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION & INTERVIEW
Dates for the Competitive Entrance Examination & Interview will be provided once scheduled. This will either be held virtually or be in person.
Candidates will:
(a) Make an oral presentation in their active languages;
(b) be interviewed on their general background and general knowledge based on questions drawn up by the selection committee;
(c) undergo a simple interpreting without note-taking test using a beginner-level speech of not more than 3 minutes
IV. HOW TO APPLY
1. GHANAIAN APPLICANTS
University of Ghana application e-vouchers can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GHS220.00 at the following banks: Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Access Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana, GCB Bank, First Atlantic Bank and Fidelity Bank. Applicants should carefully follow the instructions on the voucher when completing the online application form.
Applicants should use the link below:
https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/graduate/login
Applicants who did not graduate from the University of Ghana must submit the following documents online (Scan and Attach):
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Transcript
• Three referees’ reports are required (provide the details of the referees online)
• PhD applicants should attach their Research Proposals to the application (Not more than Four pages)
• Scan and upload a Gazette/Marriage certificate where name has changed
The official transcript should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application.
NOTE THAT NO APPLICATION WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE CERTIFICATE/OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OR GAZETTE/MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE WHERE NAME HAS CHANGED. The originals will be required during interviews.
All applicants who graduated from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their ‘STUDENT IDENTITY NUMBERS’ on their forms before submission.
N.B. Kindly write your serial number as it appears on the e-voucher on all the above documents before submitting them. The name of the programme being applied for and your telephone number should also be written on all the documents.
2. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS AND GHANAIANS APPLYING FROM ABROAD
This category of applicants should use the following link to access the online application form for completion and submission:
https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/igraduate/login
Applicants are expected to pay to the University, a non-refundable application processing fee of US$55.00.
Payments for the following categories should be made as indicated below:
• Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREX) – For payments in Ghana
• Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREIGN) – For payments outside Ghana
Account No.: 0161094409780403; Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
The third payment option is-
• The Secure online payment platform using Visa Card and MasterCard. The link is https://www.ug.edu.gh/ugpay
The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates and transcripts should be scanned and attached to the application form before submission. The transcript should be scanned into one PDF document and attached to the application.
Note that no application will be processed without proof- of - payment of the fees
APPLICATION FEES
Cost of E-voucher
Ghanaians GHS220.00
International Applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad US$55.00
All further enquiries should be sent to the addresses below:
The School Administrator
School of Graduate Studies
University of Ghana
Legon.
E-Mail: sgs@ug.edu.gh or sgsadmissions@ug.edu.gh
Telephone Number: 0201492545
As part of the application process:
• Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of their bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts in PDF format.
• Applicants who are University of Ghana graduates must scan and attach only their bachelor’s degree certificates.
• All applicants who graduated from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their correct ‘STUDENT IDENTITY NUMBERS’ before submission.
• All applicants must provide details of three referees.
NOTE:
i) The names provided on the application portal must correspond with those on certificates and transcript
ii) Where the applicant’s name has changed or is different from that on the certificate and transcript, a Gazette must be provided.
iii) Where the arrangement or spelling of names has changed, an affidavit must be provided.
APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ARE CORRECTLY FILLED AND RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGED ON SUBMISSION. APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT CORRECT ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE PROVIDED. THEY MUST PRINT AND KEEP COPIES OF THE APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED ONLINE. APPLICANTS SHOULD ALSO SAFELY KEEP THEIR VOUCHERS AS THE SERIAL ID AND PINS STATED THEREON WOULD BE NEEDED FOR ACCESSING THE ADMISSION LETTERS.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ON-LINE APPLICATIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES UNDER THIS ARRANGEMENT IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025.
Kindly note this deadline and adhere strictly to it.
This advertisement can be found under ‘Admission’ at the University of Ghana website: www.ug.edu.gh and www.sgs.ug.edu.gh
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees are published on a yearly basis after approval from the Parliament of Ghana. You can however consult the College of Humanities Fee Schedule 2024/2025 for an indication of the fees. Fees vary based on your status (Ghanaian/International student). All fees quoted in cedis are for Ghanaian students only. Fees quoted in dollars are for all international students. This programme is classified as a two-year M.A. programme. Please note that all fees quoted may be subject to change.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact the Head, Department of French by email: ekkaiza@ug.edu.gh copy to french@ug.edu.gh.