BEd (Information Technology Education)
University of Cape Coast · College of Education 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 qualifyThe BEd in Information Technology Education at the University of Cape Coast is a degree that combines computing with teaching. It prepares you to teach IT in schools while also giving you practical computing skills. Admission to the programme is competitive, so you'll need strong grades to stand out.
What this programme actually covers
Programmes of this kind usually mix education studies with computing. You learn how people learn and how to manage a classroom, alongside practical IT topics like programming, networking, databases, and educational technology. The aim is to produce teachers who can confidently deliver ICT lessons and also use technology to support learning in other subjects.
Where an IT Education degree can take you
Most graduates go into teaching ICT and computing at SHS or JHS level, often within the Ghana Education Service. The degree also opens doors to wider roles in educational technology, e-learning coordination, curriculum development, and corporate training. Because the programme combines two skill sets, it gives you options both inside and outside the classroom.
How competitive it is to get a place
This programme is competitive to get into. The number of places is limited, and many applicants have strong WASSCE results. You will need good grades, particularly in relevant subjects, to be considered. The university will publish its own admission criteria, so check the official requirements to see if your grades meet the bar.
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.
BEd (Information Technology Education) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- ICT teacher (SHS/JHS)
- Educational technology officer
- E-learning coordinator
- Corporate IT trainer
- Curriculum developer in computing