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Computer Science

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid-70s70%80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UFRA4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60%
  • One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • or
  • Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70%
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published120
What you studyComputer ScienceInformation SystemsArtificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceInformation SystemsArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics
What it isYou study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration.You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.You 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.This program lets you study mathematics while choosing how to apply it — through business, economics, statistics, artificial intelligence, or education. Unlike a pure mathematics degree, you're expected to connect mathematical theory to real-world problems in fields like finance, operations, or data analysis. It suits students who enjoy math but want flexibility to explore where it leads them, rather than committing to one specialty upfront.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlycomputer sciencecomputer scienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfo

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