BSc (Computer Science)

University of Cape Coast · College of Education Studies

Degree Computing & Information Technology Competitive

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 qualify

The University of Cape Coast offers a BSc in Computer Science as part of its College of Education Studies. This degree focuses on computing and information technology, covering how computers work, how they are programmed, and how they solve real-world problems. Entry is competitive, though slightly less so than at KNUST or University of Ghana.

What computer science covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover programming in several languages, data structures and algorithms, computer architecture, databases, computer networks, and software engineering. You will build skills in problem-solving, logical reasoning, and project management. You will also learn how to design, build, and test software systems.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into this programme at the University of Cape Coast is competitive. The same programme at KNUST and the University of Ghana is highly competitive, meaning UCC is a somewhat more accessible option. You will need strong WASSCE results, but you may have a better chance here than at the more competitive institutions. Check the university's published entry requirements to see if your grades qualify.

What you can do with this degree

Most graduates go into software development, IT consulting, systems analysis, and database administration. The degree also prepares you for further study in areas like data science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. You could work in banks, telecom companies, government agencies, or technology firms.

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.

BSc (Computer Science) at other institutions

The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.

Where graduates work

  • Software developer
  • IT consultant
  • Systems analyst
  • Database administrator
  • Data scientist
  • Network engineer
  • Cybersecurity analyst

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