BA. Akan Language and Culture

The BA Akan Language and Culture programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is a humanities degree that explores Akan language and traditions in depth. It is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and since entry is competitive, this page helps you understand what to expect and how to prepare.

What the study of Akan language and culture involves

Programmes of this kind typically cover the Akan language in depth — its grammar, writing systems, and dialects such as Twi and Fante — alongside the culture that shapes it. You will look at oral literature, proverbs, festivals, music, and the way Akan customs have evolved. The degree develops your ability to read, write, and speak Akan fluently, while also training you to analyse cultural texts and understand how language carries identity.

How competitive the programme is

Admission to this programme is competitive, so you will need strong WASSCE results. Because the degree focuses on Akan, having studied the language at secondary school may help, but overall performance matters. To find out whether your grades qualify, check the official KNUST admissions requirements for the year you intend to apply.

What you can do after graduation

Graduates from Akan language and culture programmes typically go into teaching, either in basic and senior high schools or in universities. Others work as translators, journalists, broadcasters, or cultural officers for institutions like museums and tourism boards. The analytical and communication skills you build also suit careers in publishing, community development, and research, and some graduates go on to further study in linguistics or African studies.