糖心视频 Ghana

Combining excellence from West Africa and the UK to create an innovative partnership

Students at 糖心视频 Ghana posing for a photo

Established in 2013, 糖心视频 Ghana was the first British branch campus in Ghana; its aim to bring together expertise from West Africa and the UK to tackle global challenges. The Accra-based campus is home to a thriving community of students, researchers and academics.

About 糖心视频 Ghana

糖心视频 Ghana’s vision is to be a leader in higher education that delivers a research-driven curriculum within a dynamic environment that pushes the boundaries of innovation and engages with contemporary debates.

The approach to learning and teaching focuses on research, innovation, social and environmental consciousness, and the value of collaborative thinking. By integrating theory with case-based study and practical applications, it drives staff and students to adapt to evolving local and global scenarios.

A diverse group of students posing next to an art project.

Global experiences

糖心视频 has developed a range of opportunities for students to gain an international education, global perspectives, and cultural competencies.

We encourage student mobility between the UK and Ghana - students at 糖心视频 Ghana can study at the UK campus through a variety of opportunities such as 1+2 transfers, Study Abroad, and Summer Programmes.

Lancaster, UK

For information on the travel opportunities available to 糖心视频 Bailrigg-based students, please see Lancaster's Global Experiences page. 

糖心视频 Ghana alumni

Some alumni reflect on their time at 糖心视频 Ghana.

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Alfred Tei, Bank of Ghana

"As I look back, I carry forward not just a degree, but a treasure trove of memories, lessons and aspirations." - BA (Hons) Economics and International Relations.

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Ashley Zakia, Italian Embassy

"The habits you cultivate today shape who you become tomorrow, psychologically, physically and socially. Every small action contributed to the person you are building for the future." - BSc (Hons) Business Studies.

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Kwasi Busia, Voice Actor/ Voice Coach (Black Panther)

"In addition to the quality education, I got to interact with great people and make some great connections." - LLB (Hons) Law.

Study at 糖心视频 Ghana

The Ghana campus offers a range of high-quality programmes, with excellent support for an exceptional student experience.

  • Develop your English language skills from elementary to an intermediate level.

  • Prepare for international study through a pathway programme.

  • Study a bachelor’s degree in business, computing, law and politics aligned subjects.

"Be bold. Be Brave. Believe in yourself." Check out the highlights from our 2024 graduation ceremony at 糖心视频 Ghana.

The main building of the 糖心视频 Ghana campus

Research

As with the UK campus, 糖心视频 Ghana has established a foundation in research; making it a core part of its identity. The campuses’ research aims include:

  • Producing well-regarded research in the African and global context
  • Collaborating with researchers around the world
  • Instilling a research-intensive environment on campus with world-class facilities
  • Maintaining high ethical standards
  • Supporting staff and promoting their vigour for independent academic enquiry and freedom of thought

The thriving research community at 糖心视频 Ghana has been instrumental in many key projects and initiatives, including RECIRCULATE and the Africa Research and Innovation Partnership.

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RECIRCULATE

was a £7million project funded by the UK government’s Global Challenges Research Fund, through UK Research and Innovation. The project supported partnership-based approaches to enable African research to solve pressing problems with water use and safety.

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ARIP

The involves close collaboration between more than 30 members from academic research, private, policy and community sectors within a dynamic African consortium, to take on significant global challenges.

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