BA Planning and Social Development

The BA Planning and Social Development is a social science degree offered at Christian Service University College, within the Faculty of Humanities. It mixes the practical concerns of physical planning with the social issues that shape communities. Because entry is less competitive, it is a realistic option for many SHS leavers who want to work with people and places.

Understanding planning and social development

Programmes in this field usually examine how towns, cities and rural areas develop, and how that development affects people's lives. You will typically look at housing, transport, land use, poverty, and community welfare, and explore how policy and planning decisions can make places more liveable and fair. The degree builds an understanding of social research, project planning, and how to consult and work with communities.

Entry: a less competitive path

This programme is less competitive to enter, so places are easier to obtain than on many other social science degrees. You still need to meet Christian Service University College's general admission requirements for degree study. If you have a WASSCE result that qualifies you for university, this may be a good fit.

What you can do with this degree

Graduates in planning and social development commonly work in local government, community development agencies, and non-governmental organisations. They help design and run projects that address housing, sanitation, job creation, and social welfare. Others continue in related fields such as urban planning, social policy, or development management, either through further study or on-the-job specialisation. The degree builds skills in research, writing, communicating with communities, and managing projects, all of which are useful in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.