The minimum entry requirements for the PhD in Social Policy Studies programme is masters in a related discipline or a very good first degree (at least a second class upper).

Admission to the PhD programme is very competitive. Meeting the minimum entry requirement does not guarantee you an offer of admission; candidates must pass an entrance examination and interview.

Find out more about post-graduate admissions here.

The PhD programme in Social Policy Studies is fee-paying.  The tuition fees you will need to pay will depend on whether you are a Ghanaian or international student.

Find out more about fees in the College of Humanities here.

The PhD in Social Policy Studies at CSPS is a four-year programme that provides students with both a analytical and research skills in the rea of policy.  The course is most relevant for individuals who want to pursue research and professional careers in social policy.

The programme has three main components: course work, seminars and a thesis.  There is also a six-month experiential learning period.

Courses

Note: Beginning in the second year, students undertake independent research on a chosen topic under the guidance of supervisors.  To obtain a PhD, students must submit an original thesis and defend this thesis in an oral examination.

Interested? Contact us for more information at csps.ug.edu.gh