Master of Science in Computer Science

Eligibility Criteria

Normal Entry: candidates must have a Second Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline (Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering or Computer Science) from Africa University, or a qualification deemed equivalent by the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) from another institution -- including equivalent Second Class Honours in any IT area under the National Qualifications Framework. A candidate whose first degree is deficient (third class) may be required to take two additional undergraduate courses; a candidate with a general degree should have at least a lower second class with a B average (CGPA 3.0) or higher in the intended discipline, and may be required to take one or more additional undergraduate courses. Special Entry: requires an undergraduate degree or postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field from Africa University or another recognized institution; the College may impose special admission conditions. Mature Entry: requires proven work-related experience. All applicants (normal, special, mature) need 5 O-Level passes including English Language or equivalent. English proficiency must be demonstrated by: (1) at least two years of university study where English is the language of instruction; (2) at least four years of secondary school study where English was the language of instruction and studied/passed each year; (3) a TOEFL score of 500+; (4) other evidence acceptable to the College and GSC. Candidates not meeting the standard may be provisionally admitted pending completion of the Intensive English Programme.

Application process