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University of Professional Studies, Accra thesis format

The page layout, front matter and chapter structure commonly required for theses, dissertations and project work at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).

These are common guidelines, not an official UPSA document. Requirements differ between schools and departments and change over time, so always confirm with your department's handbook or your supervisor. ThesisCraft GH is independent and not affiliated with UPSA.

Page layout at a glance

Paper
A4
Font
Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line spacing
1.5 lines
Margins
Left 38 mm (1.5 in), top 25 mm, right 25 mm, bottom 25 mm
Page numbers
Bottom centre. Roman for preliminaries; Arabic from Chapter 1.
Headings
Chapter titles bold, centred, title case
Referencing
APA 7th. Harvard accepted in some programmes — confirm.
Binding
Hardbound, colour per programme

Front matter, in order

  1. Title page
  2. Declaration
  3. Abstract
  4. Acknowledgements
  5. Table of contents
  6. Lists of tables & figures
  7. Abbreviations

Chapter structure

The usual five-chapter layout. Sections marked optional depend on your study and department.

Chapter 1: Introduction

  1. 1.1Background to the Study
  2. 1.2Statement of the Problem
  3. 1.3Research Objectives
  4. 1.4Research Questions
  5. 1.5Research Hypotheses
  6. 1.6Significance of the Study
  7. 1.7Scope of the Study
  8. 1.8Limitations
  9. 1.9Organisation of the Study

Chapter 2: Literature Review

  1. 2.1Introduction
  2. 2.2Theoretical Review
  3. 2.3Empirical Review
  4. 2.4Hypotheses Development
  5. 2.5Conceptual Framework
  6. 2.6Chapter Summary

Chapter 3: Methodology

  1. 3.1Introduction
  2. 3.2Research Design
  3. 3.3Population
  4. 3.4Sample & Sampling Procedure
  5. 3.5Data Collection Instruments
  6. 3.6Validity & Reliability
  7. 3.7Data Collection Procedure
  8. 3.8Data Processing & Analysis
  9. 3.9Ethical Considerations

Chapter 4: Results & Analysis

  1. 4.1Introduction
  2. 4.2Demographic Characteristics
  3. 4.3Presentation of Results
  4. 4.4Discussion of Findings
  5. 4.5Chapter Summaryoptional

Chapter 5: Conclusions & Recommendations

  1. 5.1Summary of the Study
  2. 5.2Summary of Key Findings
  3. 5.3Conclusions
  4. 5.4Recommendations
  5. 5.5Suggestions for Further Research

Common questions

What font does UPSA use for theses?

Times New Roman at 12 pt for the body text is the common requirement.

What are the margins for a UPSA thesis?

Left 38 mm (1.5 in), top 25 mm, right 25 mm, bottom 25 mm. The wider left margin leaves room for binding.

Which referencing style does UPSA use?

APA 7th, with harvard accepted in some programmes — confirm. Some departments use another style, so check your handbook.

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