Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Gain a deeper understanding of computer systems and software. Develop your problem-solving skills and work in an ever-growing field. Graduate with career skills that will apply to almost every industry.
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Bachelor degree, Minor
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Areas of focus
- Computer communications and networks
- Computer graphics and gaming
- Software systems
- Theory
Careers
- Database administrator
- Programmer
- Security analyst
- Software engineer
- System architect or designer
- Web developer
Sample courses
- Fundamentals of Programming I – CSC 110
- Software Development Methods – SENG 265
- Introduction to Computer Graphics - CSC 305
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - CSC 421
- Data Mining - SENG 474
Admission
Apply to the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Computer Science is a direct-entry program. Select it as your major when you submit your application to UVic.
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English language proficiency
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
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