DEAN’S WELCOME MESSAGE
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). Our Faculty is a dynamic academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. We strive to nurture critical thinking, creativity and intellectual curiosity while preparing our students to become responsible leaders and active contributors to society.
Our vision is to be a center of academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful community engagement, dedicated to shaping critical thinkers and leaders who make a positive impact. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life through teaching, research, and community service, while producing knowledgeable and responsible graduates guided by Faith, Integrity, and Excellence.
At the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, we foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and excellence, empowering our graduates to become thoughtful professionals and transformative leaders in their fields. Congratulations on your admission to the largest private university in the country. We are excited to have you join us, and we encourage you to explore our programs, pursue your goals, and make the most of every opportunity to create a lasting impact in Ghana and beyond.
Dr. Ransford Antwi
Dean
ABOUT THE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) was established in 2006 with four departments: English, French, Economics, and Environment and Development Studies. In 2007, the University established the Vision and Legacy Unit, which functioned as a department under the Faculty. In 2011, the Faculty expanded with the creation of the Department of Communication Studies. This was followed by the establishment of the William Ofori Atta Institute of Integrity (WOAII) in 2012.
Over time, the Faculty has expanded its academic offerings and reorganized into three (3) departments, each comprising specialized units, in response to rationalization exercises and the growing demand for innovative programmes. The departments and units are:
- Department of Social Sciences (DOSS): Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Theology, and Education units, along with the William Ofori Atta Institute of Integrity;
- Department of Economics and Development Studies: Economics, Environment and Development Studies, and Agri-Business units;
- Department of Communication and Media Studies: houses both Communication and Media Studies programme and the Vision and Life Unit.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, combining in-depth training in major disciplines with cross-disciplinary exposure. It also manages all University-wide courses.
DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMMES
Department of Social Sciences (DOSS)
- BSc. In Psychology
- BA in Sociology
- BA in Social Work
- BA in Theology
- MA in Education
- MPhil Theology
- MPhil Education
- MPhil Guidance and Counselling
- MPhil Educational Leadership & Administration
- MBA Agribusiness-18 months
- MA Sacred Ministry
- MA Religious Studies
- MA Education
Department of Communication and Media Studies
- BA in Communication and Media Studies
- MA/MPhil in Communication Studies
- MA/MPhil in Communication Management
- MA/MPhil in Communication and Development
- MA/MPhil in Journalism and Media Studies
Department of Economics and Development Studies
- BSc. In Economics
- MPhil Economics
- MPhil Development Policy
- MBA Agribusiness-18 months
- MA Sacred Ministry
- MA Religious Studies
- MA Development Policy
- MA Educational Leadership & Administration
- MSc. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education
NEW PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
- Bachelor of Law and Economics
- Bachelor of Law with Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Economics and Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Economics with Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Economics and IT
- Bachelor of Science in Economics with IT
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Economics
- Bachelor of Science in IT with Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Economics with Law
- MSc. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment
PRACTICAL TRAINING SPACES AND RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE
The Central University Research Library supports the informational and research needs of the University community by providing accurate, current, and relevant resources to enhance teaching, learning, and research. Aligned with the University’s vision to develop transformational leaders, the library offers E-Journals, ProQuest E-books, and other resources through its membership in the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH). It also features an automated catalogue powered by the Koha Library Management System for easy access to information.
PARTNERSHIPS – INDUSTRY AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
FASS believes in international collaboration and exchanges. Every year, interested students participate in summer schools abroad. Others spend one semester studying abroad with our partner institutions. This strategy helps to internationalize our curriculum, makes our students more competitive in the global labour market, allows our faculty and students to participate in international and intercultural academic projects and promotes understanding and interactions among the participants.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Students must meet the general University admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate programmes. Click here for the undergraduate requirement, and here for the graduate requirement.
The following programme-specific requirements apply to the following programmes in addition to the general University admission requirements:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social work
Apart from WASSSCE/SSSCE graduates social workers holdingdiploma certificates from any recognized institution, after a successful interview, can apply and join at L300 for a two-year top-up on weekends at Christ Temple.
Persons with certificates from social work/social welfare institutions and who have practiced in social welfare related institutions for at least 3 years can apply and start at L200 after a successful interview.
- BA in Communication and Media Studies
Candidates with relevant Certificates and Diplomas (with a GPA of 3.25 and above) from recognised and accredited institutions of journalism, mass communication or communication studies, eg. Ghana Institute of Journalism, may be admitted to Level 200 or 300.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Block G, 3rd Floor, Room G401,
P.O. Box 2305, Tema, Ghana
Miotso Campus,
Telephone Numbers: 030 331 5880-5 Ext. 3462;
Email: info.fass@central.edu.gh