Sandwich programmes are programmes that are offered by universities and other educational institutions to serve as an alternative to the regular stream. The programmes are offered to enable students to continue working while studying.
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Like other universities, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) introduced and runs a variety of sandwich programmes in various areas. These programmes are offered to enable adults who are already working to pursue higher education without quitting their jobs. This is because the programmes are mostly run during vacations weekends and in the evenings.
The UCC Sandwich Programmes offer a wide range of programmes and courses in different areas including education, business, science, law, arts and many more.
The programmes are offered in both the undergraduate and postgraduate modes. The undergraduate programmes include the Diploma and the bachelor’s degree programmes. The postgraduate programmes include Masters’ programmes, MPhil programmes and the PhD programmes.
Below is a list of some of the UCC sandwich programmes offered at the University of Cape coast. The courses are arranged under the various areas and fields.
Education Programmes
The education programmes are offered both in the undergraduate and postgraduate modes. They are run in two, three, four and five sandwich semester modes. Each sandwich semester contains six to eight weeks.
Undergraduate Programmes in Education
The undergraduate programmes include the 3-semester sandwich programme and the 5-semester sandwich programme. Options in the 3-semester programme are;
- Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) Primary Education
- Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) Junior High School Education
Options available in the 5-semester programme are
- Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)
- Bachelor of Education (Social Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Home Economics)
- Bachelor of Education (Management)
- Bachelor of Education (Accounting) and
- Bachelor of Education (Information technology).
Postgraduate Educational Programmes
The postgraduate programmes include
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
- Master of Science in Education (MSc Ed)
- Master of Philosophy in Education (MPhil Ed)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD Ed)
Business Programmes
The business programmes offered by the university in the sandwich mode include
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Finance (MF)
- Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
- Master of Marketing (MM)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Health Science Programmes
Courses include
- Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
- Bachelor of Midwifery (BM)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
Science Programmes
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engineering Programmes
Courses include
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Humanities
Courses include
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Sandwich programmes serve as alternatives to the regular system of schooling. It provides the working class the opportunity to further their education. Fees are affordable and the courses are friendly.
The introduction of UCC sandwich programmes came as good news and a game changer to many as they can comfortably blend education with work without compromise.
Many graduates have been produced since the introduction of the UCC sandwich programmes by the university in various fields including education, health, business, law, science humanities and many more.
Don’t quit your job because you want to go to school, take advantage of the UCC sandwich programmes.
