BSc Cyber Security
University of Mines and Technology · Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. 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 Mines and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyCyber security is the field of protecting computers, networks and data from attack or theft. Programmes of this kind usually cover network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics and information risk management, building both technical and analytical skills. The BSc Cyber Security at the University of Mines and Technology is offered through the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.
What cyber security programmes cover
Cyber security degrees typically start with the fundamentals of computing and networking, then move into how to secure systems and respond to breaches. You learn how to identify vulnerabilities, think like an attacker, and put in place defences. Many programmes also touch on data protection laws, cybercrime and the ethics of hacking.
How hard it is to get a place
This programme is less competitive than many computing degrees, which means that meeting the entry requirements and having a solid WASSCE result should put you in a good position. Several other Ghanaian universities, including Accra Technical University and Ghana Communication Technology University, also offer the same programme at a similar level of competition.
Subject requirements
To apply, you need credits in any three of these subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, ICT, Elective Mathematics, Economics, Government, Accounting, Business Management or Costing. This is a flexible list, so if you have a background in sciences, business or humanities, your combination may still be accepted.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Credits in any 3 of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, ICT, Elective Mathematics, Economics, Government, Accounting, Business Management, Costing.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Mines and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc Cyber Security at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Cyber security analyst
- Ethical hacker
- Security consultant
- Digital forensics investigator
- Information security officer
- Network security engineer