BSc Computer Science and Mathematics (Combined Honours) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

A single BSc Honours degree composed of selected courses from Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics, offered through the Faculty of Science (not a joint degree).

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Computer Science and Department of Mathematics and Statistics | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Students consult a Computer Science adviser for CSC and SENG courses and a Mathematics and Statistics adviser for MATH and STAT courses; MATH 211 may be replaced by MATH 110 in Years 1 and 2.

Career pathways

Computer science graduates work as software engineers, programmers, security analysts, system architects and web developers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students complete this program in the Faculty of Science and must consult the Faculty of Science Requirements. In addition to the requirements below, students should refer to 'Notes on Course Requirements' in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Admission to the Honours program is done through Mathematics and Statistics, in consultation with Computer Science. Students who wish to be admitted to one of the Combined Honours programs should apply in writing to the Honours Advisers of both departments on completion of their second year.

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 entry points: September (fall), January and summer (May) entry; Engineering summer entry is for high school graduates only.

September entry: most degree programs January 31; Elementary Curriculum and Secondary Curriculum teacher education post-degree programs January 2; Indigenous Education ongoing; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs May 31. Early admission is possible for high school students who submit grades by early December. Late applications may be accepted where programs remain open.

January entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Computer Science and Health Information Science, Music (Bachelor of Arts) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs September 30; Health Information Science October 31; Public Administration diploma and certificate programs September 30.

Summer entry: Art History and Visual Studies, Computer Science, Music (BA) and all Humanities, Science and Social Sciences programs March 31; Engineering programs December 31 (high school graduates only); Public Administration diploma and certificate programs February 15.

Applications are submitted through EducationPlannerBC. The application fee is $89.50 if all transcripts come from institutions within Canada and $184.00 if any transcripts come from outside Canada.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/

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