BSc · Social Sciences
BSc Psychology
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
You study how people think, feel and behave, using scientific methods to understand individuals and groups. Psychology is increasingly valuable in Ghana as schools, workplaces, hospitals and communities seek better mental-health support, wellbeing programmes and human-centred services. It is worth pursuing if you want a versatile foundation for helping people and understanding behaviour.
What you will study
You cover biological, developmental, social, cognitive and abnormal psychology, personality, counselling foundations, research methods and psychological assessment. You also build skills in data analysis, interviewing, observation, ethical practice, report writing and critical evaluation of evidence.
Career prospects
You can work in roles such as human resources officer, behavioural research assistant, student support officer, mental-health programme assistant, social services officer or market research analyst, subject to the professional requirements of specific roles. Employers and sectors include hospitals, schools, NGOs, HR departments, advertising and consumer research firms, government agencies and international organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You are likely to thrive if you are curious about people, a careful listener and comfortable examining evidence rather than relying on assumptions. Empathy, emotional maturity, patience and strong communication skills are important.