Overview

Career Outcomes

University of Cape Coast Ghana's Social Studiesprogramme encompasses the study of the various social science courses like humanities and governance with focus on the civic responsibilities of citizens in a country. Social studies is one of the few compulsory subjects of study at the basic and high school levels in Ghana.
Aspects of social studies are also taught as a course of study at the tertiary level. The Bachelor of Education (Social Studies) programme trains learners with the requisite skills to teach social studies at all levels of education. The programme trains learners to teach the country’s history, the governance and political structure, as well as citizen’s civic responsibilities.
Learners are also trained in how to encourage pupils and students to respect regulations and rules, and be disciplined for the benefit of society. This requires that learners themselves to be morally up right, and ready to serve as role models who the school children can look up to.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicaive Skills

Linguistics

Sociology

Psychology

Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Coast, Ghana

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have passes in Geography and any two (2) of the following elective subjects: Economics, History or Government.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Cape Coast

Ghana

4500 - 7000 GHS / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Studies.

Available Scholarships

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