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Carleton

Computer Science

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Published rangetheir exact wording80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)73–77%Mid-70s73–80%Mid to High-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
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Prerequisitesas published
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
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  • +1 more on the program page
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U (minimum 60%)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U).
  • Minimum combined 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses, with no grade below 60%
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U)
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science and Management (Co-op), BSc&Mgt (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published45
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign
What it isYou study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.Artificial Intelligence is the study of how to design computer systems that can learn, make decisions, and solve problems with minimal human instruction. This program embeds four paid work terms throughout your degree, alternating with school terms, so you gain industry experience while learning theory. It suits students who want hands-on experience alongside rigorous training in machine learning, data analysis, and intelligent systems, and who are ready to balance classroom study with workplace responsibilities.This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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