PhD Social Studies Education at University of Education, Winneba

Programme overview

The PhD in Social Studies Education is a supervised research doctorate in the Department of Social Sciences Education. Candidates produce an original thesis that makes a significant contribution to knowledge, supported by doctoral seminars, research methods training and faculty mentorship over 3 to 4 years.

College: School of Graduate Studies | School: Department of Social Sciences Education | Duration: 3 to 4 years | Location: Winneba, Ghana

What you will study

Doctoral seminars and research methods training lead into supervised research and an original thesis. Confirm the current supervision areas on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Teaching in basic and secondary schools, college tutoring, curriculum development, education management and postgraduate study in education.

Official programme catalogue.

Application information

Graduate entry

A good first degree (Second Class Lower minimum) in a relevant field, plus transcripts and references via the School of Graduate Studies. MPhil applicants need a research proposal. PhD applicants need a research masters with thesis plus a doctoral proposal and interview.

Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes set higher cut offs each year.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 12,829 a year (2025/2026). Provisional fees 2025/2026, Ghanaian regular (full-time) postgraduate fresher, PhD Social Studies Education. Total of main university fees, third party services and GRASAG dues Source

International applicants: USD 7,335 a year (2024/2025). Approved fees 2024/25, international Doctorate freshers, all programmes (USD 7,335 total). Discounts: West Africa 30%, other Africa 20%, Caribbean 10%. 2025/26 international schedule not found; this is the 2024/25 approved fee Source

Fees are published yearly by the university and vary by college, regular versus fee paying routes and Ghanaian versus international status. Budget additionally for residential charges, practical levies and field trips where applicable.

Admissions portal | Official website.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 3 to 4 years.

Confirm live deadlines on the admissions portal before you submit documents.

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