BSc Economics with Law

Overview

The BSc in Economics with Law is a single-major programme in which Economics serves as the major field and Law as the minor. The programme is designed to enhance the analytical and legal skills of graduates in economics with a background in law. Students will be able to apply fundamental legal knowledge to improve relevant policy decisions and implementation. The role of regulatory institutions in promoting efficient functioning of the market system is evident in practice and in the literature.

The BSc. in Economics with Law is strategically designed to emphasise the analytical and legal skills acquisition of learners. Students will take courses in two disciplines throughout the four-year degree programme – economics as a major from the Department of Economics & Development Studies and a minor in law from the Faculty of Law, to fulfil the requirements for the award of the degree.

Economists trained with a law background in Ghana are few. Given the growing scope of economic activities with associated conflict of interest among market agents, the role of economists with fundamental knowledge in law cannot be overemphasised. Training students with such expertise will enable a better definition and allocation of property rights for a smooth operation of the market.

Accreditation: GTEC institutional accreditation. Professional body recognition where applicable to the school.

How you’ll study

Pathway. Core study, applied work and assessment as set by the school for this award.

Outcomes. Graduates work in economics, regulatory and policy roles with strong legal literacy.

Entry requirements

Route	Requirement
WASSCE	Credit passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects.
SSSCE	Credit passes (A–D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects.
GCE Advanced Level	Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one Grade D or better). Credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students).
Mature applicant	At least 25 years of age. Applicants without the required passes take the mature students’ entrance examination (general paper plus two papers in the area of specialisation).
Foreign applicant	Qualifications equivalent to the above, translated into English, with the ability to read and write in English. Certificates are sent to GTEC for evaluation and verification.

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Careers

Graduates work in economics, regulatory and policy roles with strong legal literacy.