ADMISSIONS

GRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN MIGRATION STUDIES
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS INTO MA, M.PHIL AND PH.D MIGRATION
STUDIES PROGRAMMES

Projects and Research Activities
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the MA, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes in migration studies at the Centre for Migration Studies, Faculty of Social Studies, University of Ghana, to commence from August, 2010.

Background

The potential of migration for stimulating development and for poverty reduction is increasingly being recognized and acknowledged, yet data and knowledge on its scale, characteristics and dynamics remain limited.  Moreover, little systematic policy attention has been given to the various aspects of the migration-development nexus.  This has led to the lack of a well-designed and nationally responsive programme to drive the debate on migration in Ghana as well as provide relevant services, including data and training. 

Objectives

The graduate programmes in migration studies aim to equip students to develop critical perspectives and knowledge of migration issues and dynamics in a range of contexts in the contemporary world.  The programme will introduce students to a wide range of theoretical and conceptual frameworks and analytical tools for undertaking migration research and policy design.  The programme adopts an inter-disciplinary approach to examine key issues of migration as a multi-dimensional process.

Admission Requirements

M.A. Programme

Candidates must have a good first degree in the Social or Natural Sciences. 

M.Phil Programme

Candidates must possess an M.A. in Migration Studies or a related discipline

Ph.D Programme

Candidates must have an M.Phil Degree in migration studies or any other related discipline

Relevant working experience will be an advantage for admission into all the three programmes.

Applicants under all the three categories will be required to attend an interview

 
Cost and Funding

The MA, M.Phil and Ph.D Migration Studies are fee-paying Programmes as determined under the University of Ghana’s fee schedule.  Prospective students are encouraged to seek their own funding.  Limited funding is available under the Centre’s NUFFIC Programme on competitive basis.  Details of the funding can be obtained from the Centre for Migration Studies, University of Ghana.

HOW TO APPLY

1.         ON-LINE APPLICATION SCRATCH CARDS can be obtained with Bankers Draft at the Institute of Continuing and Distance Education Offices in all the regional capitals, and at UniBank, Ecobank, Ghana Commercial, and HFC Banks.
Applicants should buy the Graduate Application Scratch Card and CAREFULLY follow the instructions given.  
2.         Applicants must in addition submit the following documents to the School of Research and Graduate Studies.

1. 3 copies of Certificates authenticated by institution awarding degree
2. 3 copies of Original Transcripts.
3. 3 Academic Referee Reports
4. Printed “Proof of submission” of application.

NB Kindly write your serial number as it appears on the Scratch Card on all the above documents before submission.
3.         International Applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad should visit our website at “admissions.ug.edu.gh” or “srgs.ug.edu.gh” to download the University of Ghana Graduate School application form. After completion, the form should be sent to the address below with a non-refundable application fee of US$ 75.00 or its equivalent in Travelers’ cheques, International money order etc.

4.         All applicants who graduated from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their ‘STUDENT IDENTITY NUMBERS’ on their forms before submission.

APPLICATION FEES

ENQUIRIES

Please direct all further enquiries to:

1. The Acting Executive Secretary,
   School of Research and Graduate Studies,
   University of Ghana,
   Legon.
   E-Mail: sgsadmissions@ug.edu.gh

1. The Head,
   Centre for Migration Studies,
   University of Ghana,
   P.O. Box LG 59,
   Legon, Ghana.
   Tel: +233 (0) 289 109 745
    Website:  www.ug.edu.gh/centres  ;  www.cmsgh.org
   Email: cms@ug.edu.gh
2. Office of the Dean,
   Faculty of Social Studies,
   University of Ghana,
   P.O. Box LG 72,
   Legon, Ghana.
   Tel: 0302 500179

Closing date

The closing date for application is July 20, 2010

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