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Master of Engineering Science Software Engineering

Thompson Rivers University

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

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Thompson Rivers University campus

About the program

A two-year thesis-based master in software engineering with a required co-op term.

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

  • Analyze advanced concepts in Engineering Science Software Engineering
  • Apply research and professional methods
  • and communicate evidence-based solutions. Suggested learning areas: Twenty-seven credits: one 12-credit thesis (ENGR 6000)
  • The thesis topic is chosen with a supervisor.

Career outcomes

  • Software development
  • Testing and design
  • Database and network management
  • Cybersecurity
  • AI and machine learning
  • Robotics
  • Cloud computing

Curriculum

  • Twenty-seven credits: one 12-credit thesis (ENGR 6000) and five 3-credit graduate courses at 5000 level or above in software engineering. A co-op work term follows coursework
  • and the thesis topic is chosen with a supervisor.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised four-year bachelor degree
  • Minimum B average (GPA 3.0 on TRU's 4.33 scale) for most programmes
  • Higher for thesis programmes
  • Programme-specific prerequisites and references.

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline, Some programmes require prerequisites, A supervisor (MScES), Interview and references.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's GPA and English requirements and the international deadline (for example MBA and MEEM September: May . Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Igrad@tru. Ca answers graduate questions. Submit official transcripts plus the programme's reference letters
  2. CV or letter of intent. MEEM and MScEEM may require an interview. Pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
  3. 000 CAD for continuing graduate students). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,118 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$4,600 CAD

Program details

CampusKamloops
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
DepartmentEngineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value27
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.