BA Geography and Urban Studies

The BA Geography and Urban Studies at SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies is a degree in the Faculty of Social Science and Arts. This field combines physical and human geography with a focus on cities and urban development. It is a less competitive course, making it an accessible option for SHS leavers who are curious about how places and communities work.

What geography and urban studies covers

This field of study looks at how people interact with their surroundings, from natural landscapes to city streets. Programmes of this kind usually cover both physical geography—climate, landforms, and ecosystems—and human geography, which examines population, culture, and economic activity. An urban studies focus adds the study of cities: how they grow, how they are planned, and how urban problems like housing, transport, and inequality are addressed. You will learn to read maps, analyse spatial data, and think critically about how to make communities more liveable.

How competitive is entry to this programme

Entry to this programme is less competitive than many other social science degrees. That does not mean there are no requirements—you still need to meet the university's minimum WASSCE standards and any subject-specific requirements the university sets. Because entry difficulty is described in bands rather than cut-off points, we cannot give you a specific aggregate here. To know whether your grades qualify, check the official admissions guidelines or contact the university directly.

What you can do with this degree

Graduates of geography and urban studies degrees typically go into roles in town planning, urban development, environmental management, geospatial analysis, and policy work. Many work for government agencies, city authorities, NGOs, or private companies that deal with land use, transport, and community development. The skills you build—interpreting data, understanding maps and spatial patterns, and communicating complex ideas—are useful in a wide range of sectors, including research, education, and business.