LLB Law
At Lancaster University Ghana (LUG), we offer you a UK administered Ghanaian Law Degree - what this means is that you receive a UK degree whilst you learn Ghanaian law. Here, you have the opportunity to study the core foundation courses for a Ghanaian Law Degree in a dynamic interactive culture. You will also be able to pursue your own interests through a list of optional modules. Some cover technical legal courses, while others explore the relationship between law, development and society.
Our academic year consists of three trimesters.
Commencing January 2018, you can expect the following tuition fees per annum:
- Undergraduate programme: $9,000
- Registration fees: $900
NB: Textbooks, photocopying, stationery items, housing, meals and other incidental costs are not included in the tuition fees above.
- WASSCE: A one year Foundation Programme is required
- 'A' levels: ABB or above (Direct entry into undergraduate level)
- IB students: 30 points - with 16 points in Higher Level subjects (Direct entry into undergraduate level)
- IB French system: Overall mark of 13 in the total average score (All students outside France need a 6.5 IELTS score)
- IELTS: 6.5 or above (minimum of 5.5 per each component)
- Pearson: 65 or above (minimum of 51 points per component)
We welcome applicants from students with a range of international qualifications, including combinations of qualification. Further guidance on admission to the University, including qualifications that we accept, frequently asked questions and information on applying, can be found on our general admissions webpages.
Our Careers and Employability Department has a dedicated career zone for student to drop in. They also organise a range of workshops and activities through the academic year including CV workshops, mock interviews and an Annual Career Day to best prepare students for internship and job opportunities.
We are engaged in industry where our careers department support and groom students for internships in various sectors. Many of our graduates find jobs within the legal department of organisations or find themselves in well-respected law firms, others have been admitted into the Nigerian School of Law and the Ghana School of Law, while others have gone on to pursue their masters in law in various institutions.