Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Governance

Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Governance is a Bachelor program taught at University of the Gambia, Gambia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Governance is an interdisciplinary program focused on four key areas: Land Tenure, Land Value, Land Use, and Land Development. It equips students with knowledge and skills for legal, social, economic, and environmental aspects of land management. The curriculum includes theoretical instruction, practical training, fieldwork, case studies, studio projects, problem-based learning, and research. The program collaborates with various faculties within the University of the Gambia. It prepares graduates for careers in public and private sectors or for further postgraduate studies.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Governance at University of the Gambia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of the Gambia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Gambia as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Governance.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Direct Entry: Five credits in WASSCE/SSCE/IGCSE or equivalent, including English and Mathematics, plus one subject from Geography/History, Economics or Government/Civics, plus one from Natural Sciences and one from Social Sciences.
• Advanced Entry: HND/Diploma of at least two years in relevant areas with a minimum GPA of 3.0, subject to credit transfer assessment.
• Mature Entry: Age 30 or above with five years relevant work experience in land sector and at least three credits including English and Mathematics, subject to oral interview.
• International Students: Equivalent qualifications with proof of English proficiency if required.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.utg.edu.gm/new-academic-programme-bachelor-of-science-in-land-management-and-governance

• Employment in government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), local governments
• Private firms, real estate and construction firms
• Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
• Development partners
• Research institutions