Diploma in Computer Science

Valley View University · Faculty of Science

Diploma 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 Valley View University you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

The Diploma in Computer Science at Valley View University is a computing programme designed for students from Agriculture, Business, and General Science backgrounds. It introduces you to core ideas in computing and prepares you for further study or entry-level work in the tech field. Entry is less competitive than many similar programmes.

What studying computer science involves

Programmes of this kind usually introduce you to programming, databases, computer networks, and web development. You build practical skills in writing code, solving technical problems, and understanding how software and systems work. You also learn the logic and mathematics that underpin computing.

How hard it is to get a place

This diploma is less competitive than many computing programmes. If you have an SHS background in Agriculture, Business, or General Science, you are eligible to apply. Because entry is less competitive, your chances of securing a place are better, though you should still check whether your grades meet the university's requirements.

What you can do with the diploma

Graduates often go into IT support, programming, database administration, or continue to a degree in computer science. The diploma gives you a foundation for entry-level roles in the tech sector and for further study.

Entry requirements

SHS backgrounds accepted

  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • General Science

Aggregate needed

Valley View University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.

Diploma in Computer Science at other institutions

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

Where graduates work

  • IT support
  • Junior programmer
  • Database assistant
  • Web developer
  • Further study in computer science

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