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Ghana

We welcome students from Ghana

Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 140 different countries.

Birkbeck is part of University of London and when you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.

If you are from Ghana and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s a guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like at Birkbeck.


Entry Information for students from Ghana

  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
    • Please visit our English language requirements page for more information. 
    • Please note that WAEC is not included on our list of accepted tests.

  • Undergraduate Entry Requirements

    • Applicants from Ghana can be accepted for direct entry onto an undergraduate degree if they have completed:
      • an undergraduate diploma from a public university with a final GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent (first- or second-year entry at the discretion of the department)
      • a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a final GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent (first- or second-year entry at the discretion of the department)
      • one year of a bachelor's degree at a public university with a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
    • Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.
    • Applicants from Ghana who have taken a West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) when awarded by the West African Examination Council will be considered for a four-year course with foundation programme in their field of interest. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will automatically progress on to our three-year degree. Our four-year foundation programmes offer a joint confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) for all four years of study.
    • Alternatively, applicants can opt for a foundation course from our partner OnCampus London, which offers guaranteed progression onto Birkbeck's bachelor programmes. Foundation programmes from other providers will also be considered.

  • Postgraduate Entry Requirements

    • Applicants from Ghana would need to have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
    • For programmes requiring a UK upper-second-class degree (2:1), you will need an overall score of at least 60% or equivalent. For programmes requiring a UK lower-second-class degree (2:2), you will need a GPA of at least 50% or equivalent. Ghanian degree classification:
      • 1st (alternative name: First class; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
      • 2:1 (alternative name: Second class - upper division; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
      • 2:2 (alternative name: Second class - lower division; English translation or equivalent: 2:2).
    • Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and students may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower-level degree if they have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.
    • If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus London's Master's Foundation Programme which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master's degrees at Birkbeck. Foundation programmes from other providers will also be considered.

  • Research degrees Entry Requirements

    • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a two-year Master's degree from a recognised university in Ghana; one-year Master's degrees are usually predominantly coursework-based and not suitable for PhD entry.
    • Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department before submitting a research application.

 

Scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed to help support international Birkbeck students during their time studying with us. View the scholarships for international students.

 

 

Contact us

If you are from Ghana and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.

Our representatives in your country

Please get in touch with our in-country representatives if you have any queries:

 

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