Message from the Associate Prof. Peace Mamle Tetteh

HOD of the Department of Sociology

👋 Welcome to the Department of Sociology

University of Ghana – College of Humanities | School of Social Sciences

“Welcome to a community where ideas inspire change and scholarship serves society.”

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Sociology, University of Ghana, I warmly welcome you to our vibrant academic community. Our department stands at the intersection of inquiry into how societies function, evolve, and respond to local and global challenges.

As we embark on this journey together, we are guided by the University’s vision — “to achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching, and learning using a technology-driven and people-centred approach. In that spirit, our department’s mission is to offer a transformative student experience, foster impactful research, nurture dedicated faculty and staff, and engage meaningfully with our partners and communities.

Here, you will find a faculty committed to excellence, innovation, and relevance. Our teaching, mentoring, and scholarship aim not only to deepen students’ understanding of social structures and processes but also to equip them with analytical tools, research skills, and ethical perspectives for meaningful contributions in a rapidly changing world. We believe students are co-creators in education, and we strive to cultivate an inclusive, supportive, and technology-enhanced environment where every person can thrive.

Currently, our strategic focus is on advancing student-centred and technology-enhanced learning, building flagship research clusters that tackle pressing social issues, and fostering partnerships with the government, civil society, industry, and our alumni. These initiatives reflect our shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and relevance in sociological research, teaching, and service.

Whether you are beginning your undergraduate journey, pursuing postgraduate studies, or collaborating with us as a researcher or partner, we invite you to explore our programmes, research projects, and outreach initiatives. In doing so, you become part of a community grounded in integrity, respect, commitment, and teamwork — values that anchor the mission of the University of Ghana.

Together, as a department and as part of the wider University, we look forward to working with you to advance knowledge, nurture leaders, and make lasting contributions to society.

Warm regards,

Prof. Peace M. Tetteh.

Head of Department.

🎓 Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Faculty conducting research in urbanization, health systems, gender, labour markets, crime & deviance, social change, family& marriage, childhood studies, migration, technology & society among others
  • Hands-on Training in qualitative and quantitative methods, policy analysis, and community engagement
  • Supportive Student Networks like SOSA (Sociology Students Association) and GSSA (Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association)
  • Career Opportunities in academia, NGOs, public policy, media, international development, and corporate sectors

🤝 For Collaborators & Partners

We welcome partnerships with institutions, researchers, and grant agencies interested in co-creating impactful solutions for Ghana and beyond. Our faculty are actively engaged in interdisciplinary research and policy-relevant projects that contribute to national development.

🌐 Connect With Us

📍 Located at Legon – Where Sociology meets Nation Building.

Associate Prof. Peace Mamle Tetteh

Email: ptetteh@ug.edu.gh