Action SHTS Academic Programmes and Laboratories

Academic & Vocational Excellence

Seven Specialized Departments

Explore subject combinations, practical workshop labs, and career pathways across our seven accredited academic and technical faculties.

7 FacultiesWASSCE AccreditedFREE SHS Enrolled

Academic Pathways

Choose your path to distinction.

Click on any department to view full curriculum details, elective subject combinations, career directions, and the Head of Department.

#01

Academic Faculty

General Science

— Empowering future doctors, engineers, researchers & innovators

A rigorous academic programme focused on scientific inquiry, laboratory experimentation, advanced mathematics, analytical reasoning, and critical problem-solving skills across Science 1 (ICT) and Science 2 (French).

Elective Combination:

Science 1: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Mathematics, ICTScience 2: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Mathematics, French

Career Outcomes:

✓Medicine & Surgery
✓Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
✓Pharmacy & Biomedical Science
✓Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence

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#02

Humanities & Social Sciences

General Arts

— Nurturing leaders, diplomats, legal minds & global thinkers

A dynamic faculty fostering critical thinking, effective communication, social governance, historical analysis, and mastery of international languages across three specialized options.

Elective Combination:

Option 1: Economics, Geography, Government, Additional Mathematics, FrenchOption 2: CRS, Literature in English, Government, ICT, FrenchOption 3: History, CRS, French, Ghanaian Language (Twi), ICT

Career Outcomes:

✓Law & Legal Practice
✓Diplomacy & International Relations
✓Journalism & Mass Communication
✓Public Policy & Administration

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#03

Commercial & Finance

Business

— Building financial strategists, accountants & corporate visionaries

Comprehensive commercial education preparing students for global commerce, corporate accounting, management principles, financial technology, and economic decision-making across Business 1 (Government) and Business 2 (Biology).

Elective Combination:

Business 1: Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Additional Mathematics, GovernmentBusiness 2: Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Additional Mathematics, Biology

Career Outcomes:

✓Chartered Accountancy (ICA/ACCA)
✓Banking & Finance
✓Business Administration & Management
✓Corporate Law & Audit

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#04

Agricultural Sciences & Agribusiness

Agriculture

— Cultivating modern agronomists, farm managers & agribusiness entrepreneurs

Scientific and practical agricultural education in general agriculture, biology, economics, additional mathematics, and ICT.

Elective Combination:

Agriculture 1: General Agriculture, Biology, Economics, Additional MathematicsAgriculture 2: General Agriculture, Biology, Economics, ICT

Career Outcomes:

✓Agronomy & Crop Science
✓Agribusiness & Farm Management
✓Agricultural Engineering & Technology
✓Food Security & Policy

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#05

Creative Industries & Design

Visual Arts

— Unleashing creative genius, visual communication & industrial design

An inspiring creative environment blending art and design foundation, design and communication technology, ICT, and specialized options in French (Option 1) or Business Management (Option 2).

Elective Combination:

Visual Arts 1: Art & Design Foundation, Art & Design Studies, Design & Comm. Technology, ICT, FrenchVisual Arts 2: Art & Design Foundation, Art & Design Studies, Design & Comm. Technology, ICT, Business Management

Career Outcomes:

✓Graphic & Digital UI/UX Design
✓Architecture & Interior Design
✓Animation & Game Development
✓Creative Directorship & Advertising

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#06

Vocational & Applied Sciences

Home Economics

— Mastering nutrition science, culinary arts & fashion technology

Practical training in Clothing & Textiles (Options 1 & 2) and Food & Nutrition (Options 1 & 2) with specialized French and Economics electives.

Elective Combination:

Clothing & Textiles Option 1: Management in Living, Clothing & Textiles, Biology, Art & Design Foundation, FrenchClothing & Textiles Option 2: Management in Living, Clothing & Textiles, Biology, Art & Design Foundation, EconomicsFood & Nutrition Option 1: Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Biology, Art & Design Foundation, FrenchFood & Nutrition Option 2: Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Biology, Art & Design Foundation, Economics

Career Outcomes:

✓Dietetics & Nutritional Science
✓Hospitality & Hotel Management
✓Fashion Design & Textile Industry
✓Food Technology & Quality Control

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#07

Engineering & Industrial Tech

Applied Technical

— Crafting future engineers, architects & master technicians

Hands-on technical education in Automotive & Metal Technology, Electrical & Electronic Technology, and Building Construction & Woodwork with real workshop practice.

Elective Combination:

Automobile & Metal TechnologyElectrical & Electronic TechnologyBuilding Construction & WoodworkDesign & Communication TechnologyPhysicsAdditional MathematicsICT

Career Outcomes:

✓Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
✓Electrical & Electronics Engineering
✓Civil Engineering & Construction
✓Industrial Architecture & CAD

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Dual Academic Advantage

Combining WASSCE Excellence with Practical Mastery.

Every ACTION student receives rigorous theoretical instruction alongside practical hands-on experience in accredited laboratories and workshop facilities in Accra.

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