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Sustainable Development degrees in Ghana

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Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Sustainable Development in Ghana

Study a Sustainable Development degree in Ghana in 2025

Sustainable development is an academic discipline that focuses on the understanding of how the world can meet its current needs, whilst still ensuring that future generations will also be able to meet their own needs, and will have access to everything they need. As a student of sustainable development, you will be interested in making sure that the resources we currently use to keep society moving forward are treated with respect, and we find ways to use them wisely and sustainably.

During a Sustainable Development degree, you will cover a range of topics. These could include:

  • What is Sustainable Development
  • Geography
  • Sociology
  • Environmental Science
  • Global Development

Study in Ghana

Ghana is home to beautiful secluded, palm lined beaches, a melting pot of cultures, a strong democracy and rapidly improving socioeconomic conditions. Ghana's official language is English, meaning that all university courses are taught in one of the worlds most widely spoken languages. This also means that international students will find it easy to immerse themselves in their studies and the local culture. Ghana boasts many accredited university and polytechnic institutions, all of which are able to grant degrees to international students.

See our detailed guide to studying in Ghana for international students.

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