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Laurentian

Computer Science

OUAC LCS

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA)

OUAC UZ

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%73–77%Mid-70s73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
  • 1 other grade 12 U/M math
  • 3 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +4 more on the program page
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including:
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U)
  • Minimum combined 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceAnthropologyArchaeologyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies
What it isComputer Science is the study of how to design, build, and improve software and the systems that run it. You learn programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques that apply across industries. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you spend time applying what you learn in real jobs alongside classroom study, which sets it apart from a straight academic stream.You study how to build computer systems that learn and make decisions on their own, using mathematics, programming, and data analysis. This program pairs computer science fundamentals with a focused specialization in artificial intelligence techniques and applications. A co-op component lets you work terms in industry alongside your studies. It suits people who want hands-on experience applying AI to real problems while completing their degree.An Honours BA lets you specialize in one or more subjects from the humanities, sciences, and social sciences while building a broad education across different fields. You choose your major — such as English, Anthropology, Computer Science, or Creative Writing — and take courses in that area alongside electives that let you explore other disciplines. This program suits people who want depth in a subject they care about but also value exposure to different ways of thinking and fields of knowledge.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringApplied to directlycommunicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencesociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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