The Bachelor in Law with Economics is a single-major programme with Law as the major field and Economics as the minor. The programme is relevant in enhancing the analytical skills of graduates pursuing law with a background in economics. This will enable graduates of the programme to apply their legal knowledge in economics to investigate economic crimes, which has become inevitable with the rising complexities in socio-economic interactions.
Uniqueness of the Programme
The Bachelor of Laws with Economics is the first of its kind in Ghana, specifically designed to provide a solid background in economics for law students. The programme leverages the expertise between the Central Law School and the Department of Economics & Development Studies.
Aims of the Programme
This interdisciplinary programme integrates economics and law to equip students with the analytical and practical skills needed to address socio-economic and legal challenges in Ghana, across Africa, and in the broader global context. It aims to produce highly skilled graduates with competencies in both disciplines, strengthen research capacity in the interdisciplinary fields of law and economics, and enhance understanding of the role of legal and regulatory institutions in national development and evidence-based policymaking.
Objectives of the programme
The main objectives of the programme are to:
- Equip graduates with core competencies in economics, law, and policy analysis to address complex socio-economic challenges.
- Build research and analytical capacity for evidence-based and interdisciplinary scholarship.
- Develop professional and soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, leadership, ethics, and teamwork.
- Prepare graduates for diverse career opportunities in academia, legal practice, regulation, international organizations, public service, and the private sector.
- Provide a solid foundation for advanced postgraduate studies in law, economics, public policy, and related fields.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws with Economics programme will acquire competencies suitable for several careers, including:
- banking and finance,
- legal consultants
- researchers
- Criminologists
- Corporate lawyers
- Tort lawyers
- Intellectual property lawyers
- Investigative journalists, and other related areas
Entry Requirements
The minimum admission requirements of Central University (CU) apply. To enter the programme, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
- Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) passes in elective subjects of the applicant’s field of study.
- Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE)
- Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) passes in elective subjects of the applicant’s field of study.
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels.
- Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and Arts subject (for science students).
- Higher National Diploma (HND) Applicants
- Applicants who hold an HND shall be admitted into the programme at Level 200 or 300, depending on the assessment of their diplomas in relation to the programme.
- Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE) Applicants
- ATHE holders may be admitted into the programme at Level 100.
- Mature Applicants
- Applicants must be at least 25 years old by 31st December of the year preceding the examination. A certified copy of birth certificate is required. The issue date of the birth certificate should not be less than five (5) years from the date of the completion of the admission form.
- Applicants must have GCE O-Level or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics. Applicants who do not have the required qualifications will take a Special Entrance Examination.
- Mature Entrance Examination: Applicants must write the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination, which consists of a general paper for all applicants and two papers in the area(s) of specialization desired.
- Foreign Applicants
- To be considered for admission, applicants must have qualifications equivalent to the above. Their results must also be translated into English, and they should be able to read and write in English.
- Prospective foreign applicants must also note that their certificates will be sent to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for evaluation and verification.
For further enquiries, contact:
Admissions Office: (+233) 0307020540
Programme Coordinator: (+233) 020 736 0173 I (+233) 024 048 9697