Computer Science (Post-Diploma BSc) at University of Lethbridge

Programme overview

The Computer Science post-diploma BSc is for graduates of approved college diplomas and is offered at the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses. Students apply algorithms and data structures using high-tech tools, build communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, and have access to three computer labs. The ACM chapter and programming contest give students extra-curricular opportunities.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science | Duration: Typically two years (20 courses) after an approved college diploma | Intake: Fall & Winter (Lethbridge); Fall (Calgary) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Coursework emphasises software development and systems. Sample classes include Practical Software Development, Computer Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms, Programming Languages, Artificial Intelligence, Data Communications & Networking and Software Engineering.

Career pathways

Software development, systems analysis, artificial intelligence development, database management, robotics, mobile app design, technical support, systems programming, web services development.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of an approved college diploma in a related field in addition to the general admission requirements; see the Admissions site for the list of approved diplomas.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate application deadlines are listed for the fall term and the winter term; the general application deadline for the fall term at the Lethbridge Campus is June 30, and the winter term application deadline at the Lethbridge Campus is November 1 (Calgary Campus: August 1 for fall, December 1 for winter).

Applications for the fall term open September 15 and winter term applications open January 15. Deadlines: fall term general deadline June 30 (Lethbridge Campus) and August 1 (Calgary Campus); international students June 15; Bachelor of Education (Combined, After Degrees and Early Years Education) February 1; Bachelor of Nursing and After-Degree March 1; Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation March 15; Bachelor of Health Sciences June 1; Bachelor of Music June 15. The undergraduate application fee is $140, waived for Canadian Indigenous students; applications are submitted through ApplyAlberta.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/future-student/application

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