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Certificate in Population Analysis and Social Statistics

1 Years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Economics and Development Studies

Program Description

Comprehensive overview of the program

Program Description

The Certificate in Population Analysis and Social Statistics at the University of Sierra Leone is a short-term program designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in population studies, social statistics, and data analysis. The program prepares graduates to analyze demographic and social data for informed decision-making and development planning.

Career Outcomes

Your pathway to professional success

Career Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

Demographic or Population Analyst (Entry Level)

Research or Survey Assistant

Statistical or Data Officer in Government or NGOs

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Community or Development Program Officer

Entry-level Analyst in Public Health or Social Research

Graduates are prepared for employment in government ministries, national statistical offices, NGOs, research institutions, and further studies in population, social statistics, or development research.

Program Requirements

Admission and graduation criteria

Four (4) credits at GCE 'O' Level/WASSCE including English, mathematics or Statistics. Candidates without the above qualifications but with at least five years' experience in population related work may apply.