BA. Geography and Rural Development
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis degree blends the study of people, places and environments with practical approaches to improving rural life. It is a popular choice at KNUST's College of Humanities and Social Sciences, known for its competitive entry. You will examine why some communities thrive and others struggle, and how development policies take shape.
Why geography and rural development go together
Programmes like this one combine the spatial thinking of geography with the practical concerns of rural development. You study physical and human geography, learning how landscapes, climate and resources shape communities, alongside rural planning, community engagement and project management. The aim is to produce graduates who can read a map and a ministry document with equal skill.
How competitive is this programme?
Getting a place is not easy. This programme is marked as highly competitive, meaning far more people apply than the university can admit. Your best bet is to confirm that your WASSCE grades meet the published requirements for the year you intend to apply.
What geography and rural development graduates do
Graduates commonly work in rural development agencies, local government planning departments, NGOs, and research institutions. Typical jobs include rural development officer, urban and regional planner, GIS and mapping specialist, and policy analyst. Others go on to further study in geography, development studies, or environmental management.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Rural development officer
- Urban and regional planner
- GIS analyst
- NGO project manager
- Policy analyst
- Environmental consultant