DEPARTMENTS OF FRENCH
(SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES)
ADMISSION INTO THE PHD PROGRAMME
2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
I. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHD PROGRAMME
Admission requirements and progression in the PhD programme are outlined below:
Candidates applying with a master's degree (E.G. MA/MPHIL)
Nature of Programme and Duration
The programme takes place over a period of 4 years and offers the following options:
II. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
The main language for the programme is French though certain courses in translation studies and comparative literature may be taught in English. Also, with the exception of the translation studies option where the PhD theses may be written in English or French depending on the main language of the student, all other PhD theses are written in French.
III. COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION & INTERVIEW
Short-listed applicants will be called for a competitive entrance exam and an interview.
Candidates will:
(a) Take written test;
(b) be interviewed on their general background and general knowledge based on questions drawn up by the selection committee;
IV. HOW TO APPLY
1. GHANAIAN APPLICANTS
University of Ghana application e-voucher can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢ 200.00 via USSD Payment or at the following banks: Access Bank, Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, GCB Bank, Unibank, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Prudential Bank, First Atlantic Bank and Fidelity Bank. Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher when completing the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
Applicants who did not graduate from the University of Ghana must submit the following documents online (Scan and Attach):
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 links to access the online application form for completion and submission:
All applicants are expected to pay to the University a non-refundable application processing fee of US$110.00. This fee can be paid directly or wire transferred into the UNIVERSITY OF GHANA ECOBANK ACCOUNT.
Details of the Account are:
All foreign students should make their payments as follows:
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 or WORD document and attached to the application.
Note that no application will be processed without proof of payment of the fee.
APPLICATION FEES
Cost of E-voucher |
|
Ghanaians |
GH¢ 200.00 |
International Applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad |
US$110.00 |
All further enquiries should be sent to the addresses below:
The School Administrator
School of Graduate Studies
University of Ghana
Legon.
0303966098, 0545462159, 0570231039
E-mail: sgs@ug.edu.gh
ALL APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ARE CORRECTLY FILLED AND RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGED ON SUBMISSION. ENSURE THAT CORRECT ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE PROVIDED.YOU MUST ALSO PRINT AND KEEP A COPY OF THE APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED ONLINE. THIS WOULD BE NEEDED DURING REGISTRATION IF ADMITTED. KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEADLINE AND ADHERE TO IT STRICTLY
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE ON-LINE APPLICATION FOR ALL PROGRAMMES IS COMMUNICATED EACH YEAR.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please write to the Department of French: french@ug.edu.gh copy to skoffi@ug.edu.gh
You may also visit the Website of the French Department: www.ug.edu.gh/french