The Doctoral Degree Program enables students to complete a research project of notable scope and originality that will make a significant contribution to the discipline of geography and related fields. … Students may choose to write either a dissertation or three papers of publishable quality.
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.
Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Geography in Ghana are:
UCC
UG
General Requirement
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University of Ghana must have at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science (for Science related programmes) or Social Studies (for non-Science related programmes) and three elective subjects in Science for applicants applying to Science or Agriculture related disciplines or three elective subjects in General Arts/Business for applicants applying to non-Science related disciplines, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24.
In addition, Science applicants should have at least a grade of C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade of C6 in WASSCE/D IN SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science.
Ph.D. in Geography Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Physics and any other two elective subjects.
How do you get a PHD in geography?
Ph.D.Geography Eligibility
Aspiring students should have passed a Master’s degree or equivalent in any of the above disciplines with at least 55% marks in the aggregate (50% in case of SC/ST applicants).
Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.