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MSc Computer Science at St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

Programme overview

StFX offers a limited-enrolment, thesis-based MSc in Computer Science. MSc students play a significant role in their supervisor's research program, serve as teaching assistants, and have a strong record of publishing and conference presentations.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Thesis-based degree of 36 credits with an 18-credit thesis (Guide to Graduate Studies).

Career pathways

Data analyst, data scientist, game developer, network administrator, software developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Thesis-based MSc programs: normally an undergraduate Honours degree or equivalent concentration in the subject area (typically about 20 undergraduate courses in the subject), minimum 70% average, and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6 where English proficiency is required. Admission is competitive.

Requirements published at program group level.

Master of Applied Computer Science: application deadline 1 May 2027, with all documents submitted by that date.

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