Programs
35 programs in Arts & Humanities.
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Advertising & Public Relations
Advertising and Public Relations teaches you how to shape public perception, manage corporate reputations, and craft persuasive ad campaigns. You will learn media relations, crisis communication, event management, brand storytelling, and strategic ad writing across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
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African Studies
African Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that looks at the continent's history, politics, cultures, languages, economies, and societies as a connected whole rather than as separate country case studies. You'll pull together ideas from history, political science, sociology, literature, and economics to understand how African societies developed, how colonialism reshaped them, and how they're changing today. Coursework often includes at least one African language, plus regional specializations like West African history or Pan-Africanism. Fieldwork, oral history projects, and study-abroad placements are common ways students get hands-on experience with the material.
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Akan Language and Culture
Akan Language and Culture teaches you to speak, read, and write Akan fluently while studying the rich cultural traditions, history, and literature of Ghana's largest ethnic language group. It's a genuine deep-dive into one of Ghana's most significant languages and cultural heritages.
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Anthropology
Anthropology is the holistic study of humanity, exploring human behavior, biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in the present and the past. Students learn to conduct ethnographic research, analyze cultural patterns, and understand human diversity across the globe.
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Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of past human societies through the physical evidence they left behind -- artifacts, structures, and landscapes. You'll learn excavation and survey techniques, artifact analysis, and how to interpret what physical remains tell us about how people lived, traded, and organized their societies. Fieldwork is central to this degree; most programmes require participation in an archaeological field school, where you get hands-on experience excavating and documenting real sites. Coursework also covers archaeological theory, dating methods, and increasingly, digital tools like GIS for mapping and analyzing sites.
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Bioethics
Bioethics examines the ethical questions raised by medicine, biotechnology, and life sciences -- things like end-of-life care decisions, genetic engineering, resource allocation in healthcare, and research ethics. You'll study moral philosophy and apply it to real, often difficult cases in medicine and science, learning to reason clearly through situations where there's no obviously right answer. Coursework typically covers ethical theory, medical law, and case-based analysis, and many programmes bring in guest input from practicing clinicians, ethicists, and policymakers. It's an interdisciplinary field that draws on philosophy, law, medicine, and public policy all at once.
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Ceramics
Ceramics trains you in the art and craft of working with clay -- pottery, sculpture, and decorative ceramic art. You'll learn techniques like wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing, developing both technical skill and your own artistic voice in this ancient, hands-on medium.
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Ceramics Technology
Ceramics Technology teaches you how to design, develop, and manufacture ceramic products at an industrial scale -- combining artistic design sensibility with manufacturing science. Unlike fine art ceramics, this program is built for producing ceramic goods commercially and efficiently.
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Chinese
This program focuses on mastering the Mandarin Chinese language, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students also explore Chinese history, culture, literature, and contemporary society. The curriculum is designed to build practical communication skills for global business, diplomacy, or academic research.
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English
English teaches you to read, analyze, and write with real skill -- studying literature, language, and how communication actually works. It sharpens your ability to think critically and express ideas clearly, skills that carry into almost any career involving writing or communication.
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Family and Child Studies
Family and Child Studies teaches you how families function and how children develop -- covering parenting, family dynamics, and resource management. It's a practical, people-centered degree that prepares you to support families and communities through education, counselling, and social program work.
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Fashion Design and Textiles
Fashion Design and Textiles teaches you how to design, pattern, and sew clothes from scratch, plus how fabric itself is made and treated. You'll spend a lot of time at a sewing machine and a sketch pad, learning everything from measuring a body correctly to running a small fashion line as a business.
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Film & Digital Technologies
Film and Digital Technologies combines the art of storytelling with the technical skills of modern media production. You will learn screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing, alongside digital tools like visual effects (VFX), animation, and interactive media. The program prepares you to create compelling content for cinema, television, streaming platforms, and digital channels.
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Fine Art
Fine Art trains you in painting, sculpture, and other visual art forms as a means of personal and cultural expression. You'll develop technical artistic skill while exploring your own creative voice, preparing for a career as a practicing artist, educator, or in art-related institutions.
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French
French teaches you to speak, read, and write the language fluently, along with the culture and literature of the French-speaking world. Given that Ghana is surrounded by French-speaking countries, this skill has real, practical value for trade, diplomacy, and translation work.
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Furniture Design and Production
Furniture Design and Production combines creative design with practical woodworking and manufacturing skills. Students learn to conceptualize ergonomic furniture, select appropriate materials, and use both hand tools and computer-aided manufacturing to produce high-quality pieces.
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Geography
Geography teaches you how physical landscapes and human societies shape each other -- from climate patterns and land use to urban development and population movement. You'll study both the natural environment and how people interact with and change it.
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Graphic Design
Graphic Design (often called Communication Design) trains you to create visual content that communicates clearly -- logos, branding, posters, digital media, and more. You'll learn design principles alongside industry-standard software, preparing you to work for design agencies, brands, or as an independent creative.
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History
History teaches you to understand the past -- how societies, nations, and cultures developed over time -- and to think critically about cause, evidence, and change. You'll study Ghanaian, African, and world history, developing research and analytical skills that apply far beyond the classroom.
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Integrated Rural Art and Industry
Integrated Rural Art and Industry teaches you how art, design, and small industry can improve life in rural communities. You'll combine visual arts training with an understanding of rural economics and development, learning to use creative skills to support community livelihoods.
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Interior Design and Technology
Interior Design and Technology teaches you how to plan and design the inside of buildings -- homes, offices, hotels -- so they look good and actually work for the people using them. You'll learn about space planning, furniture, materials, lighting, and increasingly, furniture and joinery production too.
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Journalism & Mass Communication
Journalism and Mass Communication trains you to gather, verify, and share information with the public across various media platforms. You will study news writing, media ethics, digital storytelling, and public relations, while learning how to critically analyze the role of media in society. The program prepares you to be a responsible, adaptable communicator in a rapidly changing media landscape.
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Linguistics
Linguistics teaches you the science of language -- how languages are structured, how they differ from one another, and how words create meaning. Rather than teaching you to speak new languages, it gives you an analytical, scientific understanding of how language itself actually works.
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Metal Product Design Technology
Metal Product Design Technology trains you to design and craft products from metal -- jewelry, decorative items, and functional metalwork. You'll learn metalworking techniques alongside design principles, blending craftsmanship with creative product development.
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Multimedia Communication
Multimedia Communication blends storytelling with digital technology, teaching students how to create compelling content across video, audio, graphics, and interactive web platforms. It focuses on how to effectively convey messages to diverse audiences in the modern digital landscape.
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Music
Music trains you in performance, composition, and music theory -- building both your technical musical skill and deeper understanding of how music works. You'll study Ghanaian and global musical traditions while developing your own artistic voice.
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Political Science
Political Science teaches you how governments work, how power is gained and used, and how political systems shape society. You'll study everything from Ghana's own political system to international relations, developing the analytical skills to understand and critique political events.
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Psychology
Psychology teaches you how the mind works -- why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. You'll study everything from how children develop to how workplaces function, building skills to understand and, in specialized roles, help address mental and emotional challenges.
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Publishing Studies
Publishing Studies teaches you how books, magazines, and other written content go from manuscript to finished product -- editing, design, printing, and marketing. You'll learn the full publishing process, blending creative and business skills for a career in Ghana's book and media industry.
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Religious Studies
Religious Studies teaches you about the world's major religions, their beliefs, practices, and influence on society and history. In a country as religiously diverse and engaged as Ghana, this field offers genuine insight into how faith shapes culture, politics, and daily life.
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Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
This program explores the roots of human social behavior, group dynamics, and the mechanisms of conflict. Students learn theories of psychology and sociology, alongside practical skills in mediation, negotiation, and peacebuilding, preparing them to resolve disputes in communities, workplaces, or international settings.
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Social Work
Social Work trains you to directly help individuals, families, and communities navigate difficult circumstances -- poverty, family conflict, abuse, and more. It's a practical, applied field combining knowledge from psychology, sociology, and policy to make a real difference in people's lives.
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Sociology
Sociology teaches you how societies work -- why people behave the way they do in groups, how inequality forms, and how social structures shape everyday life. You'll learn to research and analyze social patterns, from family dynamics to national policy issues.
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Textile Design and Technology
Textile Design and Technology teaches you how fabric is designed, produced, and decorated -- from fiber science to dyeing and printing techniques. It's more focused on the textile material itself than on making finished garments, positioning you to work in fabric design, production, and innovation.
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Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts trains you in acting, directing, playwriting, and stage production -- the full range of skills needed to bring live performance to an audience. Rooted in both Ghanaian performance traditions and global theatrical practice, it prepares you for creative work on stage, screen, and beyond.