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Bachelor of Computer Science at Acadia University

Acadia University, Canada

Programme overview

Acadia's Jodrey School of Computer Science teaches software and systems design through project-based courses and co-operative education, with CIPS-accredited programmes and no prior programming experience needed. Computer science programmes offered include the Bachelor of Computer Science (with Honours), the Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, the BSc Honours in Computer Science and an MSc.

Faculty: Faculty of Pure and Applied Science  |  Study mode: full-time / co-op  |  Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include COMP 3613 Artificial Intelligence 1, COMP 3583 Human Computer Interaction, COMP 3033 Full-Stack Cloud Computing, COMP 2903 Computers and Society and COMP 4553 Game Development.

Career pathways

AI and machine learning specialist, data scientist, software developer, database systems developer, web and server developer, game developer, mobile applications developer, systems analyst, technology manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia secondary school applicants: minimum overall average of 70%; English 12 or English 12: African Heritage; Precalculus 12 with a minimum of 60%; three additional Grade 12 academic or advanced courses. Ontario secondary school applicants: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum of 60% (applicants with only MDM4U must complete Mathematics 1003: Precalculus in the first semester). International Baccalaureate applicants: IB Diploma including IB English with an overall score of 24 or better. American applicants: Grade 12 English plus four additional Grade 12 or senior high school (college preparatory) courses, with an overall average of B or better.

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,986 a year. Canadian students, full course load tuition Source

International applicants: CAD 25,172 a year. Full course load tuition only; excludes technology, athletic, campus renewal, student union and health plan fees Source

Advanced Standing (2-year, 6-semester) pathway: intake in September of each year, with the last intake in September 2027.

Applications open any time after September 21; apply by March 1 to be considered for an entrance scholarship (notified by mid-April). The application processing fee is $40 CDN, payable online by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://www2.acadiau.ca/admissions.html

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