Foundational Skills Programme at Mountcrest University College

Programme overview

The Foundational Skills Programme is a 1 year programme in the Mountcrest Lifelong Learning (Mountcrest), delivered full time on the Kanda campus. Foundations in the early years lead to specialist modules, practical work, research methods and a final year project. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: Mountcrest | School: Mountcrest Lifelong Learning | Duration: 1 year | Location: Kanda, Accra, Ghana

What you will study

Practical modules build career skills with placements or fieldwork, and strong graduates can progress to a degree top-up route. Confirm the current course structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Public and private sector graduate roles, NGOs and international organisations, plus postgraduate and professional qualifications.

Official programme catalogue.

Application information

WASSCE / SSSCE

Credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus relevant electives or passes. Diploma holders with strong grades can progress to degree top up routes.

Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes set higher cut offs each year.

View official requirements

Fees are published yearly by the university and vary by college, regular versus fee paying routes and Ghanaian versus international status. Budget additionally for residential charges, practical levies and field trips where applicable.

Application fees are GH400 for LLB routes and GH500 for the Pre-Bar course. The 10 week Foundational Skills Programme runs GHS 4,500.

Admissions portal | Official website.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 1 year.

Confirm live deadlines on the admissions portal before you submit documents.

Check deadlines.

Check the entry requirements and cut off for your route.
Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
Select Foundational Skills Programme, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting and offer letters.

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