UG Distance Education Programmes: Courses by Level and Semester (BA, BSc Administration, B.Ed, BSc IT)

Choosing a programme at the University of Ghana Department of Distance Education is easier when you can see the whole journey: what you will study in each programme, at each level (100 to 400) and in each semester. This guide lays out those roadmaps from the department's official 2025/2026 course bulletins, so you know what is coming and can plan your combinations, electives and workload early.

Looking for the full registration list with UGRCs, HERCs and rules? See our companion guide: UG Distance Education Courses 2025/2026: First and Second Semester Course List.

Programmes at a glance

Bachelor of Arts subjects: Level 100 to 400 roadmaps

At Level 100 you take three assigned subjects, one HERC and the semester's UGRC. From Level 200 you continue with your chosen subjects. These are the subject roadmaps (first semester / second semester).

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Psychology

Sociology

Political Science

Political Science is offered only as a combined major or minor (no single major).

Information Studies

Economics

BA Professional Development (new programme)

Important for 2026/2027: BA Professional Development is still rolling out level by level. In the 2026/2027 academic year the first cohort enters Level 300, the second cohort is at Level 200, and a new group starts at Level 100. The Level 300 courses for the first cohort are not in the 2025/2026 bulletins, so check the 2026/2027 bulletin when it is released. Level 400 follows in 2027/2028.

Professional Development students also take courses from their second department, and it can be combined with Accounting in the BA Bouquets (see below).

Human Resource Development and Adult Education

• Human Resource Development: HRDE 101 / HRDE 102 at Level 100; HRDE 201, 203 / HRDE 202, 204 at Level 200.
• Adult Education and Human Resource Studies: ADLT 301, 303, 305 (+ elective 319) / ADLT 302, 304, 306 (+ electives 308, 326) at Level 300; ADLT 401, 403, 409 / ADLT 402, 404 (+ elective 406) at Level 400.

French

FREN 101 and 103 / FREN 102 and 104 at Level 100; FREN 211, 213, 215 / FREN 212 Translation, 214, 216 Literature at Level 200.

BA Bouquets: Administration with Social Science

Each bouquet pairs a UG Business School option with one Social Science subject. The combinations in the bulletins are:

Alongside these you take the Level 100–400 courses of your Social Science subject, as in the roadmaps above.

BSc Administration: roadmap by option

Bachelor of Education: roadmap by specialism

Supported Teaching in Schools (TSTS) runs at every level and carries up to 9 credits at Level 300, so plan your time around school placements.

BSc Information Technology roadmap

How to choose: major, combined major or minor

• Single major: all core courses of one subject plus electives (not available in Political Science).
• Combined major: usually two core courses and one elective per subject each semester; take research methods in only one department.
• Minor: a lighter load in the second subject, often one core course and one elective.
• Prerequisites matter: several Level 300 second-semester courses (for example SOCI 322/324/326) require the matching first-semester course.

Grow your career while you study

A degree opens the door; workplace skills get you promoted. Many distance learners are already working, so the Isaac Mintah Academy offers self-paced online certificate courses (GH₵250 each) that fit around your studies:

• Emotional Intelligence for Career Growth: ideal for Psychology, Professional Development and HR students.
• Assertive Leadership: communication, boundaries, feedback and team leadership in 12 modules.
• Strategic Leadership for Executives: for supervisors and managers in Administration and Public Administration programmes.
• Anger Management for Professionals: handle pressure and conflict at work with credibility.

Want personal guidance on your programme choice and career path? Book professional mentorship, or join the Professional Branding for Students session. Key registration and exam dates are in our University of Ghana academic calendar guide, and these 7 skills every student should learn before graduation will help you make the most of your degree.

Frequently asked questions

When will BA Professional Development students reach Level 300?

The first cohort enters Level 300 in the 2026/2027 academic year, while the second cohort is at Level 200 and a new group starts at Level 100. Level 300 course details will be in the 2026/2027 bulletin.

How many subjects do UG Distance Education BA students take at Level 100?

Three assigned subjects, plus one HERC and the semester's University Required Course (UGRC 150 in the first semester, UGRC 110 in the second).

Which BA Bouquet combinations are available?

Accounting with Psychology, Professional Development or Adult Education; Human Resource Management with Psychology or Information Studies; and Public Administration with Sociology or Information Studies.

What options are there in the BSc Administration?

Accounting, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Public Administration and Health Services Administration, with common UGBS courses at Levels 100 and 200.

Can I take Political Science as a single major?

No. Political Science is offered only as a combined major or a minor in the Distance Education programme.

Roadmaps are based on the UG Department of Distance Education 2025/2026 first-semester and revised second-semester course bulletins. Courses can change from year to year, so confirm with the current bulletin, the student portal or your Learning Centre.