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Foundation of Engineering Advanced Graduate Pathway Software Engineering
- London, Canada
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Two terms of preparatory courses at WesternIC before three terms of the Master of Engineering in Software Engineering.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build foundational proficiency in Master of Engineering Advanced Graduate Pathway Software Engineering
- academic communication
- and independent study skills for further education. Suggested learning areas: Algorithms
- Data Structures
- Software Design.
Career outcomes
- Further study: Master of Engineering (Software Engineering) at Western University
Curriculum
- Two terms at WesternIC: undergraduate courses such as Scripting Languages
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Software Design
- Networking
- Database Management Systems
- learning modules
- English Boost with a quantitative module (Pathway A)
- a graduate EngSci course (Pathway B)
- Networking Readiness Program. Then three MEng terms at Western. A 70% average is needed to progress.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university: MEng pathways need a Bachelor of Engineering with 70% average over the last two years
- MDA pathways need 75% (B) in a computer science
- statistics or related degree
- English per pathway (Pathway A/B or Boost entry).
Accepted academic background
4-year honours Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum 70% average over the last two years, lacking some required undergraduate engineering prerequisites; resume/CV and Statement of Purpose; official transcripts
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 5.5
How to apply
- Check the academic and English requirements for the pathway ( Apply online through the StudyLink Student Application Portal ( application fee. Upload the documents listed on the requirements pages. Receive the offer. Apply for the Canadian study permit with proof of funds; graduate students need no PAL from 2026-01-01.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,559 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | $65,007 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Western International College, London |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Western International College |
| Department | Professional Masters |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is $41,559 CAD per year. The deposit is $65,007 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 5.5.

