We are glad to inform the general public that the <strong>University of Ghana (UG)</strong> Admission Application Form into The Master of Arts (M.A) Programme for the 2016 / 2017- Academic Year is out.<img class="wp-image-5928 aligncenter" src="http://myedugist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/University-of-Ghana-Admission-300x100.jpg" alt="university-of-ghana-admission" width="786" height="262" />

The 2016 / 2017- Academic Year is in Conference Interpreting 2016 / 2017- Academic Year (January Intake).

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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>General Entry Requirements</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li>A good first degree, at least Second Class Lower Division (in any subject) or its equivalent.</li>
 	<li>In addition, applicants will take a written aptitude test, and will be interviewed.</li>
</ul>
<strong>NATURE OF PROGRAMME AND DURATION</strong>

The Master of Arts in Conference Interpreting is a 24-month (or 4-semester) professional interpreter-training programme leading to the award of M.A. in Conference Interpreting. The new academic year will begin in January 2017 and will be run on FULL-TIME and RESIDENTIAL/ NON-RESIDENTIAL basis.

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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Language Requirements                         </strong></h3>
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:

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<strong><u>EITHER</u></strong>

Language Combination Option I
<ol>
 	<li>one language A – (First active language - Language of Highest Competence &amp; Intuition) into which they shall interpret from the language(s) B (and/or C) and</li>
 	<li>one language B (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 ;</li>
</ol>
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<strong>OR</strong>

Language Combination option II
<ol>
 	<li>one language A (Active language - Language of Highest Competence &amp; Intuition) into which they shall interpret from the languages C and</li>
 	<li>two languages C (Passive Languages – Languages of good level of proficiency) from which they shall interpret into the language A.</li>
</ol>
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<strong>EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS</strong>

Candidates who meet the above requirements may submit, in addition to the filled Application Form:
<ul>
 	<li>A detailed CV;</li>
 	<li>An application letter stating reasons for applying for the programme and indicating their languages</li>
</ul>
A, B and/or C.

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Applications that are lacking one of these will be rejected.

Eligible applicants will be admitted to the Programme subject to passing a competitive written Entrance Examination and an Oral Interview

For candidates with combination A and B, Preference will be given to applicants who meet two of the following criteria:
<ul>
 	<li>have spent a considerable period of time in a country of their language B (several years)</li>
 	<li>have daily contact with their language B (bilingual family, constant use at workplace)</li>
 	<li>have a degree in their language B</li>
</ul>
This will be taken into consideration in assessing the acceptability of the application submitted.

<strong>COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION &amp; INTERVIEW     </strong>

The Competitive Entrance Examination &amp; Interview will take place <strong>between 5<sup>th</sup> and 9th December 2016,</strong> at the Maison Française, Reginald Amonoo Building, University of Ghana. Candidates will:

(a) sit for a written test;

(b) be interviewed on their general background and general knowledge based on questions drawn up by the selection committee;

(c) be tested on Memory Exercises to assess their proficiency in their working languages and their capacity to analyse, memorize and render information in a coherent way.

It is expected that all applicants will arrange to be in Accra, Ghana within the period stated above.

The results of the Examination and interview will be communicated individually to candidates by email, and posted on the Notice Board of the Maison Française, Reginald Amonoo Building, University of Ghana by <strong>20<sup>th</sup> December, 2016</strong>.

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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>How to Apply UG Admission Application Master of Arts (M.A) 2016/17</strong></h3>
<ol>
 	<li><strong> GHANAIAN APPLICANTS</strong></li>
</ol>
On-line application e-vouchers can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for <strong>GH¢180.00 </strong>at the following banks: Ecobank, HFC Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Unibank, Ghana Commercial Bank and Fidelity Bank. Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher.
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="http://admission.ug.edu.gh/gradapply" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW</a></span></strong></h2>
Applicants must in addition submit the following documents to the School of Graduate Studies.
<ol>
 	<li>Two (2) scanned copies of Certificate authenticated by institution awarding degree</li>
 	<li>Two (2) scanned copies of original Transcript.</li>
</ol>
iii. Three (3) Referee Reports
<ol>
 	<li>“Proof of submission of application” form.</li>
</ol>
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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.

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 	<li><strong> INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS AND GHANAIANS APPLYING FROM ABROAD</strong></li>
</ol>
This category of applicants should use the following links to access the online application form for completion and submission:
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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 applicants are expected to pay to the University, a non-refundable application processing fee of US$110.00.

All foreign students should make their payments as follows:

<strong>Account Name:</strong> University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREX) – For payments in Ghana
<strong>Account Name:</strong> University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREIGN) – For payments outside Ghana
<strong>Account No.:</strong>               0161094409780403; Swift Code: ECOCGHAC

The third payment option is-

The Secure online payment platform using Visa Card and MasterCard.

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<strong>APPLICATION FEES Cost of E-voucher</strong>

M.A. Conference Interpreting                                                      GH¢ 180.00

International Applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad    US$ 110.00

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The Postal address to which all international students/Ghanaians living abroad should send their completed application:

The Executive Secretary

School of Graduate Studies

University of Ghana Legon.

E-Mail: <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="mailto:sgsadmissions@ug.edu.gh" target="_blank">sgsadmissions@ug.edu.gh</a></span>

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ARE CORRECTLY FILLED AND RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGED ON SUBMISSION.

KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES AND ADHERE TO THEM STRICTLY

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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong> UG Admission Master of Arts (M.A) 2016/17 Application Closing Date</strong></h3>
<strong>The closing date for the sale of e-vouchers by the banks is 28<sup>th</sup> November, 2016.</strong>

The deadline for submission of on-line applications for this programme under this arrangement is<strong> 28<sup>th</sup> November, 2016</strong>

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<strong>TUITION AND OTHER FEES FOR 2016-17 ARE INDICATED BELOW AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE</strong>

Ghanaian Applicants                                                                                                  GH¢7,232.00

Applicants from ECOWAS                                                                                        US$ 4,738.00

Other African Nationals                                                                                            US$ 5,975.00

Non-African Nationals                                                                                               US$ 7,831.00

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Other Applicants to inquire from:               <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="mailto:sgsadmissions@ug.edu.gh" target="_blank">sgsadmissions@ug.edu.gh</a></span> copy to <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="mailto:ryennah@ug.edu.gh" target="_blank">ryennah@ug.edu.gh</a></span>

<strong>FURTHER INFORMATION</strong>

For further information please contact the Programme Coordinator on the following lines:

+233 244 732 600 or by email: <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="mailto:ryennah@ug.edu.gh" target="_blank">ryennah@ug.edu.gh</a></span> copy to <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="mailto:e.kouaovi@aiic.net" target="_blank">e.kouaovi@aiic.net</a></span>

You may also visit the Website of the French Department: <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="http://www.ug.edu.gh/french" target="_blank">www.ug.edu.gh/french</a></span>

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