BSc Mathematics

BSc Mathematics is a degree that develops your ability to reason precisely and solve problems using numbers, structures and data. At the University of Cape Coast, this programme is offered in the College of Education Studies and sits within Natural & Applied Sciences. This page explains what the subject involves, how competitive entry is, and where the degree can take you.

What mathematics programmes of this kind cover

A mathematics degree teaches you to think abstractly and rigorously. Programme content typically includes pure mathematics (algebra, analysis, number theory), applied mathematics (differential equations, optimisation, modelling) and some statistics. You also learn to communicate complex ideas clearly and to approach unfamiliar problems logically. These skills are valuable in many careers because they are not tied to one industry.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this BSc Mathematics is competitive. That means you will need strong WASSCE results, particularly in mathematics, to be offered a place. It is not as difficult to enter as the most selective programmes, but it is certainly not guaranteed. Admissions depend on your aggregate and subject grades, so check whether your own results meet the published requirements. For comparison, the same programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Ghana is also competitive, while at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development it is less competitive.