BA · Arts & Humanities
BA History
- Qualification
- BA
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BA History at the University of Ghana helps you understand how societies, institutions and ideas have changed across Ghana, Africa and the world. It is worth pursuing if you want a strong foundation for education, research, public service, journalism, heritage and many other careers requiring critical thinking.
What you will study
You study Ghanaian history, African history, global history, historical methods, politics, culture, economics and social transformation. Through essays, source analysis and research projects, you build skills in evidence evaluation, writing, communication and independent investigation.
Career prospects
You can become a teacher, historian, researcher, archivist, museum professional, journalist, policy officer or civil servant. Career opportunities exist with the Ghana Education Service, University of Ghana and other universities, museums, archives, government agencies, NGOs and international organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you enjoy discovering how the past shapes present-day Ghana and the wider world. You should be patient with detailed reading, confident in discussion and willing to form arguments from evidence.