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Bachelor of Computing Science Software Practice Option
- Edmonton, Canada
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Five-year BSc honors at the University of Alberta. Covers all aspects of building software, With an industry internship placement built into the 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
- Apply theoretical and practical approaches in Computing Science Software Practice Option. Analyse problems
- Evaluate technical solutions
- and communicate project results using suitable tools and methods.
Career outcomes
- Animator
- Application Analyst / Developer
- Artificial Intelligence Specialist
- Computer Programmer
- Corporate Security Specialist
- Database Design and Management
- Graphic Designer
- Help Desk Analyst
- Network Administrator / Analyst\
- Operations Manager
- Research Analyst
- Robotics Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Strategic Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Video Game Designer
Curriculum
- Five-year Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computing Science with an embedded research thesis project. It includes an internship placement working in industry as a junior computing scientist. Courses can include programming methodology
- Computer organization and architecture
- File and database management
- Software engineering
- Operating systems
- Software process and product management
- and software quality.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
- Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
- Programme prerequisites
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Academic Transcripts
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $52,699 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $10,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Edmonton North Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Computing Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 150 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $52,699 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $10,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.