BA · Social Sciences
BA Sociology
- Qualification
- BA
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BA Sociology helps you understand how people, groups and institutions shape society and social change. At the University of Ghana, you examine issues such as inequality, family life, urbanisation, culture and youth development, gaining insight that is useful across Ghana's public, private and development sectors.
What you will study
You study sociological theory, research methods, social statistics, culture, family and gender, population, urban communities, social inequality and organisations. You build skills in interviewing, survey design, data analysis, report writing, observation and social problem-solving.
Career prospects
You can become a social researcher, monitoring and evaluation officer, community development officer, human resources officer, market researcher, programme coordinator or policy analyst. Employers include research firms, Ghana Statistical Service, NGOs, government agencies, universities, banks, media companies and international development organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you are curious about human behaviour, open-minded about different communities and interested in social change. Strong observation, communication, analytical and teamwork skills will help you succeed.