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Master of Applied Computing

University of Toronto

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year top-up giving HND holders a full computing degree.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Applied Computing. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Information security
  • Software design
  • Data analytics
  • Software engineering
  • Network
  • System or database administration
  • Systems architecture
  • Education
  • Technical sales
  • Further study (postgraduate computing)

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time top-up for HND holders. Modules include computer and network security
  • Enterprise architecture and cloud computing
  • Project management
  • Work-based learning
  • and a Mental Wealth professional-life project that completes the degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Appropriate bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a mid-B final-year average
  • Many graduate units set higher minimums
  • some ask for GRE scores or a supervisor match. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
  • Cambridge 185
  • Duolingo is not among the tests listed.

Accepted academic background

Appropriate bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, Some units require GRE and a supervisor match (thesis programs)

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
  • Cambridge Speaking 4.0
  • IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,161 - $110,963, $71,062 CAD
Application fee$135 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSt. George
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentComputer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteGraduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.