Overview
The Department for the Study of Religions welcomes applications for Undergraduate studies in Religions. We offer diverse opportunities for students to engage in-depth study in one of the three (Christian, Islamic and Religious Studies) sub-disciplinary areas of the Department.
Aims & Objectives
Our Undergraduate Programme aims to develop the ability to analyse and synthesize information and ideas objectively and with clarity. We also seek to demonstrate significant contribution to knowledge in the sub-discipline of study.
Career Prospects
Our Graduates have pursued careers in various fields such as law, politics, communication, human resource management, public relations, diplomacy, academia, development studies, international relations, media, Author, Child & Youth Worker, Community Developer
Tuition Method
Tuition is determined by the University administration. Please refer to the schedule of fees on the UG Website
Entry Requirements
- All prospective applicants are advised to visit the University's website www.ug.edu.gh and carefully read all relevant information and guidelines for prospective applicants before applying.
- All applicants who will be writing WASSCE in 2023 are eligible to apply.
- For the Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme, applicants are required to select subjects from the list of bouquets provided. Up to four (4) subject bouquets must be selected in order of preference.
- All students entering the BA progamme must offer three (3) subjects at Level 100, two (2) subjects at Level 200 and Level 300 and either two (2) subjects or one (1) subject at Level 400.
- Qualified Applicants to the Bachelor’s degree on the Legon Campus who are unable to meet the competitive cut-off points determined by the Admissions Board for admission to preferred programmes of study may opt for the Fee-paying Scheme. Interested applicants must indicate this option on their application forms.
- Mature Students Admission has been re-introduced into the Bachelor of Arts Distance Education (DE) Programme with effect from the 2017/2018 academic year.
- Qualifications acceptable for admissions include the following:
- Senior Secondary School Certificates (SSSCE/WASSSCE)
- Baccalaureate (French)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- GCE (Cambridge) - 'A' and 'O' Levels
- GCSE & 'A' Levels
- American High School - Grade 12 examinations
- Other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels). All admissions will be to Level 100.
- All applicants who have ever attended or graduated with Certificate/Diploma from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their **STUDENT IDENTITYNUMBERS** on their application forms. The same number will be used in the intended programme of study if admitted.
- Since the 2007/2008 academic year, the University of Ghana has ceased to admit applicants with the West African Examination Council’s Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates
- All Applicants must take note that the process for admission to the University of Ghana is very transparent. Applicants should therefore beware of any persons who may approach them on the pretext of assisting them gain admission for a fee.