BSCS Computer Science at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Get a step ahead of everyone in learning about the latest technologies as you develop large, complex software through our computer science program. If you're interested in software engineering and development, problem solving, coding and video games, this is the program for you. Our graduates work as programmers, software designers, systems analysts, data scientists, UI/UX designers, mobile app developers and more.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Computer Science and Engineering | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

In this program, you'll be able to specialize in your preferred domain or technologies. You'll take a set of classes from another major along with computer science electives to form a cluster of expertise that will be important in finding employment in your chosen career field. These clusters include game design, data science and bioinformatics.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Computer Programmer, Software Developer, Systems Manager, Information Researcher, Video Game Developer, Web Designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Entrance Requirements Admission requirements and processes for freshman, transfer students, and former students seeking readmission are managed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions . Transfer applicants from regionally accredited colleges and universities must have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.00 scale to enter the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. Current University of South Carolina students, and former students seeking readmission, must have an institutional GPA of 2.50 or better on at least 15 hours earned at USC.

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

Entry terms for first-year and transfer applicants: Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (June-July). Transfer applications for Spring open Sept. 1 and for Summer and Fall open Feb. 1.

First-year applicants: Early Action deadline Oct. 15 (decision by mid-December, credentials due Nov. 1); Honors College deadline Nov. 15 (decision by mid-February, credentials due Dec. 1); Regular Decision deadline Dec. 1 (decision by mid-March, credentials due Jan. 15). Applicants apply with the USC Application or the Common App. The application fee is $70 for domestic first-year and transfer applicants and $100 for international applicants. USC is test-optional for fall, spring and summer 2027 terms; SAT/ACT scores are not required.

Transfer application deadlines (USC Columbia majors): Spring Nov. 1 (credentials Dec. 15); Summer May 1 (credentials May 15); Fall July 1 (credentials Aug. 1). Business majors: Summer May 1 (credentials May 1); Fall May 1 (credentials June 1); the Darla Moore School of Business does not enroll new spring transfer students. The transfer application fee is $70.

International first-year applicants: Early Action Oct. 15, Honors College Nov. 15, Regular Decision Dec. 1; the application fee is $100. Minimum English proficiency scores: TOEFL iBT 77, IELTS 6.5, PTE 53, Duolingo 115.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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