Carleton University

Software Engineering (BEng)

Carleton University

Faculty:Faculty of Engineering and Design
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Computer Software Engineering
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $12,290
National: $15,126
International: $57,506

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.



Scholarships:1
Careers:Software EngineerCloud Engineers

Description:

Change comes at you fast, but Software Engineering prepares you for what’s coming next. Students learn to build reliable, scalable software systems and are equipped with knowledge of hardware and systems engineering. The practical experience of co-op work terms gives students access to Ottawa’s thriving tech sector, one of the largest in Canada with over 500 multinational and startup companies. A stream in Artificial Intelligence is available. Your career: embedded systems in aerospace and automotive; Internet of Things (IoT); machine learning and AI for autonomous systems; scalable web applications (social networking, e-commerce, cloud computing); smartphone and smart-tablet applications

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  •  Grade12 Calculus 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Physics 

Admission Requirements

  • OSSD with six Grade 12 courses at the 4U or 4M level
  • Prerequisite courses must be at the 4U level with no individual grade below 60%
  • Grade 12 English 4U is recommended for all degrees
  • Grade 12 4U/4M credits for co-op work experience will not be considered as part of the six courses
  • Required Courses
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • One credit from Biology and Vectors or Earth and Space Science
  • (Vectors recommended)
  • Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. Please see the chart below for minimum cut-off ranges. Grade ranges apply to the overall and prerequisite average.
  • The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.
Application Notes :

Information on English language requirements for future international students: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl/

* 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.

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