MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) IN LAW AND DEVELOPMENT & MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN LAW AND DEVELOPMENT
LAW AND DEVELOPMENT (LL.M. & M.A.)
The programme examines the relation between law and development and analyses how law can be used as an instrument to promote economic and social development. It focuses on the difficulties that many developing countries face in terms of economic growth, but also human rights, the fight against poverty, and improving health and educational standards. An understanding of the important connection between law and development is an essential growth catalyst that will aid the development process of Ghana by raising productivity and efficiency in all sectors. It is in recognition of this that UGSoL has gone to great lengths to mount this Law and Development programme.
The overall objectives of the MA/LL.M Law and Development programme are to:
1. provide students with an understanding of the different theories of Law and Development in the context of Ghana, Africa, and the world;
2. provide students with an understanding of the processes and actors involved in the legalisation of development;
3. provide students with the ability to analyse the indices of socio-economic growth and explore the role of law as an instrument of social engineering in Ghana, Africa and across the globe; and
4. equip students with the ability to undertake independent research activities in the area of Law and Development.
COURSE DURATION
One (1) Academic Year
Venue: University of Ghana – Accra City Campus, Adabraka.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online lectures)
Time:
- Mondays – Thursdays: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Fridays 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Fees:
- GHS 22,355.00 (Ghanaians)
- USD 9,178.00 (Non-Ghanaians)
- GHS 2,445.00 (Admission Processing Fees)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- First degree from a recognized University.
- Shortlisting / Interview
- M.A. – proven interest, exposure or experience in Law and Development.
- LL.M. – Bachelor of laws degree or its equivalent.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
This two semester programme comprises, lectures, seminars and dissertations. Continuous assessment shall be the main mode of examination.
Students are therefore expected to actively participate in topical seminars and make contributions on the interconnection between law and development and arising issues, and national, regional and global socio-economic development. Research works leading to dissertations and papers are expected to be selected according to student interests. Industry practitioners shall facilitate seminars to increase student exposure to the job market and industry needs.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The M.A. programme has the following courses:
• Research Methods
• M.A. Seminar
• M.A. Dissertation
• Law and International Development
• Law and Development
• Law, Governance and Development
• Multinational Enterprises and the Law
• Advanced Law and Development Methodologies
• Gender and Development
• International Law, Sustainability and Development
• Global Markets and Structural Adjustment Programmes and Development
• Development, Labour and Human Rights
• Globalisation, Law and Development
• Law, Technology Transfer and Development
• Global Politics and Development
• Law and Development in times of Crisis
The LL.M. programme has the following courses:
• Research Methods
• LL.M. Seminar
• LL.M. Paper
• Law and International Development
• Law and Development
• Law, Governance and Development
• Multinational Enterprises and the Law
• Advanced Law and Development Methodologies
• Gender and Development
• International Law, Sustainability and Development
• Global Markets and Structural Adjustment Programmes and Development
• Development, Labour and Human Rights
• Globalisation, Law and Development
• Law, Technology Transfer and Development
• Global Politics and Development
• Law and Development in times of Crisis
Contact Details:
Website: https://law.ug.edu.gh
Email: lawschool@ug.edu.gh
Phone Numbers: +233 (0) 30 396 3750 / +233 (0) 30 395 8555