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BCS Computer Science (Major) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

BCS Computer Science (Major) is a 20.0-credit undergraduate degree programme in the 2026-27 Carleton University calendar, offered by the School of Computer Science (Faculty of Science).

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Computer Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The programme totals 20.0 credits. Required courses include Introduction to Computer Science I (COMP 1405), Introduction to Computer Science II (COMP 1406), Discrete Structures I (COMP 1805), Introduction to Systems Programming (COMP 2401).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Admission is based on the Ontario high school system; the cut-off average is set each year per programme. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include Advanced Functions, and Calculus and Vectors.

Main intake: Fall (September). January 2027 term is also open for applications.

Applications go through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which opens in September 2026; international applicants may also apply directly through Carleton360. January 2027 term: apply by 15 October 2026 (transcripts from outside Canada/US) or 15 November 2026 (transcripts from Canada/US). Fall 2027: 15 January 2027 deadline for Ontario secondary school students applying via OUAC; 1 April 2027 main deadline for international applicants (transcripts from outside Canada/US); 1 June 2027 general deadline for applicants with Canada/US transcripts. Some programmes have earlier deadlines (1 March 2027 for programme-specific deadlines).

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