BSc Information Technology

Catholic University of Ghana · Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Mathematical Sciences (CEMS)

Degree Computing & Information Technology Less competitive

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 Catholic University of Ghana you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

Information Technology is the practical discipline of building, running, and protecting computer systems and networks. The BSc Information Technology at Catholic University of Ghana offers a degree in this field through the Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Mathematical Sciences. This page gives you a realistic picture of what IT study involves, how competitive admission is, and where the qualification can take you.

What IT programmes really cover

Programmes of this kind usually cover the core areas of computing: programming, databases, networking, web development, and cybersecurity. You also learn how to analyse an organisation's needs and match them with technology solutions. The emphasis is practical — many courses include lab work, group projects, and real-world cases so that you graduate ready to work in an IT team.

How hard is it to get a place?

At Catholic University of Ghana, BSc Information Technology is less competitive to get into than the same programme at many other universities. For comparison, the University of Ghana's equivalent is highly competitive, and the University of Cape Coast's is competitive. That does not mean you can ignore your grades — you still need to meet the university's subject requirements for admission. But it does mean that if your WASSCE grades meet those requirements, you have a good chance of securing a place. Check the university's admissions page to confirm what is required.

Where an IT degree can take you

IT graduates are needed in almost every industry. Common starting roles include support analyst, junior developer, network technician, and database assistant. With experience, people move into systems administration, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, IT project management, or software engineering. The problem-solving and analytical skills you develop are just as valued as the technical ones.