University of Ghana Computer Science
This is the Information Technology age and at its core is Computer Science. The study of computer science is therefore critical if society is to take full advantage of the benefits Information Technology has to offer and make rapid economic advances. Computer science involves the study and development of applications that allow for our everyday use of computers, the software systems that support these applications, and the means and methods used to produce both applications and systems that behave reliably, correctly and ethically. At the heart of Computer Science lies the skill of computer programming and employers who hire Computer Scientists expect adept programmers with knowledge of current techniques and tools and the ability to apply sound engineering principles to the development, construction and maintenance of computer programs. The range of courses available in the department and the skills acquired by students enable them to find employment in many diverse fields of the economy and prepare our graduates for the computing industry, working in a project team (or research and development team), and to enable the graduate to bring specialist skills to that team. The course also provides the platform for further study or research through exposure to established and emerging technologies and methods, and to active fields of research in Computer Science.
The Department offers two undergraduate degree programmes, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Single-Major (3:2:1:1) and Major-Minor (3:2:2:1) as well as Bachelor of Science in Iinformation Technology.
The Department offers two undergraduate degree programmes, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Single-Major (3:2:1:1) and Major-Minor (3:2:2:1) as well as Bachelor of Science in Iinformation Technology.
University of Ghana Computer Science Admissions
Undergraduate Programmes
The undergraduate program at Department Computer Science is designed to equip our students with the tools necessary not only to fully comprehend modern computational technologies (software and hardware), but also, and more importantly, to innovate in this exciting space, enabling them to develop new technologies that improve the world around them. The Department runs two (2) major Bachelors Degree programs.
- BSc. Computer Science
- BSc. Information Technology
Upcoming Undergraduate Programmes
The following Undergraduate Programmes will be running soon:
- BSc. in Networks Technology
- BSc. in Information Security
- BSc. in Software Engineering
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
To qualify for the program, candidates must possess the required minimum qualififcation as specified below for each level:
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advance Level Candidates
To qualify for the program, candidates must possess the required minimum qualififcation as specified below for each level:
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advance Level Candidates
- Must possess six credit passes at ‘O’ Level including English and Mathematics in Science subjects.
- In addition, the candidate must have two or three passes at ‘A’ Level excluding General paper, one of which should be Advance Mathematics with at least a grade D.
Senior Secndary School Certificate Education (SSSCE) / West African Secondary School Certificate Education (WASSCE)
- SSSCE Candidates: Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
- WASSCE Candidates: Credits Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subject.
Graduate
Applicants for the MSc/MPhil or Phd in Computer Science are expected to have Bachelors degree of at least Second Class lower (2:2) in relevant disciplines in Computing or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
University of Ghana Computer Science Contact
Contact Us
Department of Computer Science
University of Ghana
P O Box LG 163
Legon, Accra
Ghana.
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: +233 (0)28 960 1796
Office Hours:
During the Academic Year:
8:30am – Noon, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
During Vacation:
9:00 am – Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
University of Ghana
P O Box LG 163
Legon, Accra
Ghana.
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: +233 (0)28 960 1796
Office Hours:
During the Academic Year:
8:30am – Noon, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
During Vacation:
9:00 am – Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm