Pre-Bar Course at Mountcrest University College

Programme overview

The Pre-Bar Course is a 1 year programme in the Faculty of Laws (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: Faculty of Laws | Duration: 1 year | Location: Kanda, Accra, Ghana

What you will study

Core modules lead into electives, seminars and a dissertation or capstone project. 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

Graduate entry

A good first degree (Second Class Lower minimum) in a relevant field, plus transcripts and references via the School of Graduate Studies. MPhil applicants need a research proposal. PhD applicants need a research masters with thesis plus a doctoral proposal and interview.

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 Pre-Bar Course, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting and offer letters.

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