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BSc Hons

Location

Ghana

Intake

2025

Study method

On-campus

Duration

Full-time

About the Programme

The aim of our Computer Science programme is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a computing professional. Our hands-on approach ensures that you don’t just learn in the classroom—you apply what you learn through projects, industry visits, and hackathons.

Students have:

  • Attended the Agile in Africa conference.

  • Visited the Kofi Annan Centre to explore new networking technologies.

  • Participated in the MEST Hackathon, building prototypes to solve real problems.

  • Joined the 24-hour Social Storm Hackathon, collaborating with students from over 15 universities to tackle global issues like food security and sustainable housing.

These experiences develop your technical, entrepreneurial, and employability skills, while showing how technology can drive innovation and create real impact.

Department

Computer Science
Lancaster University Ghana

Course Structure

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Software Development
  • Foundations of Computer Science
  • Digital Systems
  • Professionalism in Practice
  • Computer Science Group Projects
  • Software Design
  • Data Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Systems
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Secure Cyber Systems
  • Advanced Programming
  • Fundamentals of A.I
  • Operating Systems
  • Individual Final Year Project
  • Languages and Compilation
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Distributed Systems
  • Advanced Networking
  • Advanced Cyber Security

Fees and Funding

For full details of the fees for this programme, and the University’s financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please click here.

Additional costs

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Scholarships and Bursaries

Check our current list of scholarships and bursaries.

Assessments

Our Computer Science programme blends technical expertise with essential skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. You’ll be assessed through exams, projects, and real-world presentations at research seminars and conferences.

Highlights of the programme:

  • Gain both academic and soft skills needed for careers in tech and computing-related industries.

  • Pathways to professional certifications or further studies at the Master’s level and beyond.

  • Careers and Employability support: CV workshops, mock interviews, and an Annual Career Day.

  • Internship opportunities through strong industry links across sectors.

  • Graduates have gone on to work in banks, IT firms, and pursue postgraduate studies in Ghana, the US, and the UK.

Build the skills, experience, and global outlook to thrive in today’s digital world.

Grade Requirements

‘A’ Levels

Three (3) passes at grade ABB or 128 tariff points* or better plus five (5) GCE/GCSE/IGSCE passes at grade C or 4 or better including English and Mathematics. A Level subjects must include at least one (1) physical science.

Higher National Diplomas (HND)

from a recognised Polytechnic in Ghana with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.0 or better in any field, are eligible to apply to this UG programme. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE Grade C6 in the best 6 subjects, to include three core subjects and three electives (core subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies) OR Grade C or 4 in five GCE/IGCSE or Grade 6 in GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

Overall mark of 27 points in total average score with 16 points from the best three HL subjects with English and Mathematics and Higher Level Grade 5 or Standard Level Grade 6.

French Baccalaureate

Overall mark of 10 as a total average score with a minimum of 11 in the English Language and 11 in Mathematics.

Option International Baccalaureate (OIB)

overall marks of 9.5 in the total average score with a minimum 10.5 in English Language and 10.5 in Mathematics.

USA High School Graduation Diploma

2.8 GPA plus grades 3,3 and 3 in AP (Group A subjects).

Canada Secondary School Diploma

Ontario: 60% average in six Grade 12 U or M level courses

First degree

from any recognised university.

Our Computer Science degree programme offers a curriculum that combines theory and practice. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical involvement strikes a healthy balance between traditional academic learning and more hands-on experiences.