Bachelor of Laws

University of Ghana · College of Humanities

Degree Law & Legal Studies Highly competitive

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 University of Ghana you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

The Bachelor of Laws at the University of Ghana is an undergraduate degree in legal studies, offered through the College of Humanities. It prepares students for careers in law by building skills in legal analysis, argument, and interpretation. Entry is highly competitive, reflecting the strong demand for legal education in Ghana.

What a law degree involves

A law degree focuses on understanding legal systems, principles, and reasoning. Most programmes of this kind introduce students to areas such as constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, and property law. You learn to read case law, interpret statutes, and build structured arguments, sharpening your analytical skills and your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

How hard it is to get a place

Admission to this programme at the University of Ghana is highly competitive, so your grades need to be strong. Many qualified applicants apply for a limited number of places, and you should check whether your own results meet the published requirements. If you do not gain entry here, similar law programmes exist at other institutions that are less competitive, such as GIMPA, KAAF University College, Pentecost University, and Wisconsin International University College.

Where this degree can take you

Graduates of law programmes typically continue into professional legal training to become lawyers. Others use the degree in corporate law, advocacy, public policy, banking, or academia. The research, writing, and reasoning skills you build are valuable in any field that requires careful judgement and clear argument.