Overview

Key Facts and Goals

To produce high calibre experts in Guidance and Counselling to lecture in tertiary institutions and contribute to the continuous and sustainable growth and development of the country.

To provide students with the skills of research and critical thinking in understanding human behaviour and in meeting emerging challenges in the Ghanaian society.

To impact students with appropriate expertise in the skills of counselling, developing and organising Guidance and Counselling programmes and centres for educational institutions.

To develop in students the ability to extend Guidance and Counselling services to community and agency settings (hospitals, prisons, the armed forces, etc.).

Career Outcomes

The wide range of courses offered at the postgraduate levels equip graduates in Guidance and Counselling with professional knowledge and skills in Counselling to pursue career in diverse fields as Education, Civil/Public service, Health Services etc,

The Guidance and Couselling programme is offered by University of Cape Coast Ghana.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Statistics

The use of Test in Counselling

Practicum in Guidance

Philosophy, Theories

Practice Counselling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Coast, Ghana

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A good first degree (at least, Second Class Lower Division in English or a related discipline)

Candidate should pass an admission interview
Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
Submit an official transcript of academic record.
Submit at least two reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
Pass a selection interview.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Cape Coast

Ghana

4500 - 7000 GHS / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Guidance and Counselling.

Available Scholarships

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