Social science is the branch of science devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies.
Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.
Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it.
Entry Requirements:
Post-Senior Secondary School Candidates
Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3) elective subjects including two (2) of the following:
- Geography
- Economics
- Government
- History
- Elective Mathematics
- Business Management
Post Diploma Candidates
HND (Mechanical Engineering) with specialization in Transport Fleet Management and a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their Application Form; 1.
A certified academic transcript showing a semester-by-semester GPA and FCGPA.
2. A certified copy each of National Board for Professional and Technical Examinations (NABPTEX) Ghana Certificate and Result Slip Applicants will be admitted to level 300
Mature Candidates
Candidates will be required to answer questions in a General Paper and any two (2) of the following subjects:
Geography, Economics, History, and Elective Mathematics/Statistics.
Goal / Objectives:
Aim:
The aim of the programme is to produce graduates with knowledge and skills in Human Geography, Physical Geography, and Geospatial Information Science (GIScience).
Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Equip students with the skills to study the environment from various disciplinary perspectives and thematic angles;
- Build the capacity of students to adapt knowledge gained in decision-making and implementation roles in society which require local, national and international perspectives and competence; and
- Develop the skills of students to cultivate an open-minded attitude towards independent learning capacity necessary for research and life-long learning.
Career Opportunities:
The main aim of the postgraduate programmes in Geography and Regional Planning is to provide students with the necessary tools to think critically and function independently in a globally competitive world.