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Introduction to the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Labour Law and Practice & Master of Arts (M.A.) in Labour Law and Practice

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Labour Law and Practice and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Labour Law and Practice are designed to address the changing phase of labour and employment globally, as well as the increase in international employability. These programs provide an in-depth study of domestic and international legal frameworks in labour and employment, and human rights, offering both practical and theoretical perspectives.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the M.A./LL.M. Labour Law and Practice programme are to:

1. Equip students with the requisite skills to understand the basic concepts in labour and employment and to critically reflect upon theoretical approaches in the sector.
2. Build and instill a wide spectrum of knowledge and skills for those with professional interests in industrial and employment relations, and to give graduates valuable employability skills.
3. Expose students to international and comparative industrial and employment relations systems to better understand the implications for current industrial relations systems and practices.
4. Explore the changing phase of labour and employment, and to identify emerging issues, analyze, and proffer relevant solutions to achieve effective industrial and employment relations strategies.
5. Challenge students to think creatively in applying legal and non-legal comparative approaches to industrial and employment relations systems.

Course Duration and Format

• The programme duration is one academic year.
• The venue is the University of Ghana – Accra City Campus, Adabraka.
• The format is hybrid, combining in-person and online lectures.
• The time schedule is:
  • Mondays – Thursdays: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Fridays: 3:00pm – 8:00pm

Fees

• GHS 22,355.00 for Ghanaians
• USD 9,178.00 for Non-Ghanaians
• GHS 2,445.00 for Admission Processing Fees

Entry Requirements

• First degree from a recognized university.
• Shortlisting/Interview.
• For M.A.: Proven interest, exposure, or experience in the labour market (prior knowledge in law not required).
• For LL.M.: Degree in law.

Programme Structure

The two-semester programme includes lectures, seminars, field visits, job fairs, and dissertation. There are core, required, and elective courses. Continuous assessment is the main mode of examination, with an emphasis on active participation in seminars and innovative contributions.

Programme Content

The M.A./LL.M. Labour Law and Practice programme includes the following core courses:

• Fundamental Concepts in Labour and Employment Law: Covers the nature and scope of labour and employment law, theoretical perspectives, history of Ghana's labour law, and more.
• Labour and Employment Law: Emerging Issues: Explores privacy rights, whistleblower protection, changing patterns of work, freedom of association, and intellectual property.
• Labour Economics and Public Policy: Introduces facts about employment and earnings, supply and demand framework, labour supply, labour demand, human capital, and active labour market policies.
• International Labour Law and Human Rights: Covers international labour standards, forced labour, freedom of association, collective bargaining, and employment policies.
• Introduction to Ghana Legal System and Methods (MA only): Surveys the major legal traditions, classification of law branches, introduction of British jurisdiction into the Gold Coast, history of the court system in Ghana, and sources of law in Ghana.