BSc Honours Computer Science at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

Advances in computing are at the heart of the most significant changes to our society in recent history. Computer Science abounds with exciting opportunities for a great career that can also make a difference in the world.

Faculty: Science, Engineering and Technology | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: co-op | Intake: The Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science has one intake each Fall. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Honours requirements include Senior Research, Independent Project.

Career pathways

Software Engineer, Machine Learning Specialist, Data Science (Computer Science).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A GPA of at least a 3.33 (B+) on the most recent 30 credits of study in Computer Science, or in Computer Science and Mathematics.

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.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

The deadline to apply for most undergraduate programs that begin in September is March 31; deadlines for other start dates vary by program.

Extended deadline of August 16, 2026 for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science; Business Management Certificate, Event Management Certificate, Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate, Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Health Care Assistant Certificate and Practical Nursing Diploma list ongoing deadlines.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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