As a Computer Science student at Laurier's Waterloo campus, you'll study the principles and practices that power today's digital world. Courses cover programming, algorithms, data structures, systems and software design, with hands-on labs and co-op opportunities that connect theory to experience.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science offers flexibility to pair computing with another arts discipline, ideal for students interested in the social, creative, or business side of tech.
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) builds deeper technical expertise and includes advanced topics like networks, cryptography, mobile computing and systems architecture--preparing you for tech-focused careers or further study.
Computer Science is also offered in Milton. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 78 to 100 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Advanced Functions
- Grade12 Calculus and Vectors or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Physics
BA requirements
- Average admission range: high 70s
- English at 60%
- Advanced Functions at 60%
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average
BSc requirements
- Average admission range: high 70s
- English at 60%
- Advanced Functions at 60%
- One of Calculus and Vectors, Chemistry or Physics at 60%
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average
Transfer Requirements
Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.
International Admission Requirements
Students applying to the BA program from an international curriculum must present the following:
- Average admission range: high 70s
- Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
- Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60%
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average
Students applying to the BSc program from an international curriculum must present the following:
- Average admission range: high 70s
- Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
- Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60%
- A second senior or grade 12 Mathematics course at 60% is required for some curriculums
- Review your country's curriculum-specific requirements to determine if one or two mathematics courses are required.
- All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]. |
| Test Scores: | - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.