B. A (Anthropology)
University of Cape Coast · College of Humanities and Legal Studies
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyAnthropology is the study of human societies, cultures, and their development. The B.A in Anthropology at the University of Cape Coast sits within the College of Humanities and Legal Studies. Entry is competitive, and this page explains what the field involves and where it can lead.
What anthropology programmes cover
Anthropology programmes of this kind usually study human societies and cultures in all their variety. You will encounter topics such as social inequality, gender, ethnicity, religion, and globalisation, and learn how anthropologists gather evidence through fieldwork, interviews, and observation. The result is a way of thinking that is both analytical and empathetic.
How competitive is entry at UCC
The B.A Anthropology programme at the University of Cape Coast is competitive. That means places are limited and your WASSCE grades matter. See the university's admissions page for the specific subject requirements, and compare your results carefully before applying.
Where anthropology can take you
Anthropology graduates go into research, academia, and applied roles in development organisations, museums, and cultural agencies. The degree's focus on people also opens doors in human resources, journalism, and public policy, where understanding different perspectives is a key skill.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
B. A (Anthropology) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Research assistant
- Development worker
- Museum curator
- Policy analyst
- Human resources officer
- Teacher