Overview

Computer Science is a field of great fun and never ending learning, which involves the application of the computer and its tools to efficiently undertake activities in the field of business, entertainment, education, and so on.

Career Outcomes

Although an educational based programme, the University of Cape Coast Ghana programme makes it possible for learners to take up computer science related careers beyond the confines of the classroom. The deep understanding learners get from the training makes them better positioned professionals for jobs in computerised industries and service offering companies. The field of Information Technology (I.T) is a booming sector for private entrepreneurial ventures that learners can also venture into. Being trained in computer science puts you one step ahead of virtually all the other group of professionals, as the trend over the years have shown industry is relying more on the adoption of computer technology in its operations.

You could get jobs as:

Information Technology teacher
Information Technology consultant
Networking specialist in banks and other service offering firms
Software and programme developer
Computer technician in industries

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicative Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Coast, Ghana

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have passes any three (3) of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Holders of the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (obtained not more than three years ago) must, in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics), have, at least, two (2) passes in the relevant subjects.
Candidates must have credit passes in six (6) subjects with an overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Cape Coast

Ghana

4500 - 7000 GHS / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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