BA Information Science
University of Cape Coast · College of Humanities and Legal Studies
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyBA Information Science at the University of Cape Coast is a degree in computing and information technology, offered under the College of Humanities and Legal Studies. It teaches you how to manage, organise and retrieve information using modern digital tools. This programme is competitive to enter, and similar programmes at two technical universities are less competitive.
What information science programmes actually cover
Programmes of this kind usually introduce you to the ways information is collected, stored, organised and retrieved. You will likely study databases, information retrieval systems, digital libraries and records management, alongside practical computing skills. The aim is to prepare you for roles where accurate, timely information makes the difference.
How competitive a UCC place is
Getting a place on this programme at UCC is competitive. You should check the specific WASSCE subject grades UCC advertises to see if you are eligible. At Cape Coast Technical University and Kumasi Technical University, the same programme is less competitive, which may be an alternative if you do not meet UCC's requirements.
Where information science graduates work
Most graduates move into information management roles in libraries, archives, public sector bodies, hospitals and private companies. Typical positions include records manager, information officer, data analyst or knowledge manager. The combination of computing and information skills also works well for postgraduate study in library and information science.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BA Information Science at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Records manager
- Information officer
- Data analyst
- Knowledge manager
- Digital librarian