Admissions 2026/27
Become a Southshore scholar.
We admit students of character and curiosity who want their education to count for something more than a certificate.
Undergraduate
- WASSCE / equivalent: aggregate 6–24 depending on programme
- Three relevant subjects at credit level
- Personal statement + character reference
Postgraduate
- Good first degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant field
- Two academic references
- Research proposal where applicable
Mature / Professional
- Demonstrated professional experience portfolio
- Mature-entry assessment
- Employer sponsorship welcome
Professional & Executive Education
- Open to working professionals and executives
- Short courses, certificates and custom cohorts
- No degree required; CV and statement of intent
Conferences
- Academic and industry conferences hosted on campus
- Open registration for scholars, students and professionals
- Call for papers issued ahead of each event
Masterclass
- Intensive, expert-led sessions on specialised topics
- Open to students, professionals and visiting scholars
- Certificate of participation awarded on completion
Key dates
Different programmes follow different cycles. Check the dates that apply to your route.
Undergraduate
- Applications open1 March 2026
- Early decision deadline30 April 2026
- Regular deadline31 July 2026
- MatriculationSeptember 2026
Postgraduate
- Applications open1 February 2026
- Round 1 deadline31 May 2026
- Round 2 deadline31 August 2026
- MatriculationOctober 2026
Mature / Professional
- Applications open1 March 2026
- Portfolio submission30 June 2026
- Mature-entry assessmentMid-August 2026
- MatriculationSeptember 2026
Professional & Executive Education
- Rolling enrolmentYear-round
- Spring cohort starts20 April 2026
- Autumn cohort starts5 October 2026
- Custom cohortsBy arrangement
Conferences
- Call for papers opens15 January 2026
- Abstract deadline30 April 2026
- Early-bird registration31 May 2026
- Main conference week12–16 October 2026
Masterclass
- Spring seriesMarch – May 2026
- Summer intensive6–17 July 2026
- Autumn seriesOctober – November 2026
- Registration closesTwo weeks before each session