York (Markham) Computer Science for Software Development (BASc, Co-op available)
York University — Markham
The published admission average for Computer Science for Software Development (BASc, Co-op available) at York University — Markham is 80–83% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code YMF.
This program teaches you how to write, test, and maintain the software that runs on computers and devices. It covers programming languages, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree.
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Admission average
80–83%
OUAC code
YMF
First-year spaces
100
York University — Markham publishes this as “Low 80s”
What’s the York (Markham) Computer Science for Software Development (BASc, Co-op available) acceptance rate?
York University — Markham doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Computer Science for Software Development (BASc, Co-op available), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 80–83% for September 2027 entry. York (Markham) acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U, MHF4U
- Choose one of
- SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
York (Markham)’s own wording
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- ENG4U
- MHF4U
- SBI4U or SCH4U or SPH4U
- Three additional 4U or M courses (one other 4U Math recommended).
- See Ontario high school course codes.
- Alternative Offers
- If you are inadmissible to the original degree program you have applied to, you may be
- offered admission
- to an alternate related program - providing a pathway to pursue post-secondary studies at York.
- Learn more about alternative offers
How many other programs require these outright:
What it costs
York (Markham) charges York's tuition: $6,240.30 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. York tuition, program by program
Source: York University — Markham on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.
What this leads to
The picture for computer science as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Software engineers and developers design system hardware requirements and software applications, utilizing principles of computer science theory and practice and analysing processes to implement effective changes. Machine Learning Engineers design, build, train, and deploy ML models into production systems.
In its favour
- Entry-level graduates can earn around $98,000 on average, with significant upside as you gain experience
- You're training for the jobs actually hiring: cloud engineers, AI architects, data scientists, and ML developers are all on Robert Half Canada's high-growth list for 2026
- AI tools are now part of standard development workflows, not a niche skill—80% of engineering organizations rely on AI-assisted tools, so you'll learn this during your degree
Worth knowing
- Entry-level developer salaries in Ontario are around $63,000, not the $98,000 average—it takes years of experience to reach that figure
- Junior developers aged 22 to 25 saw a 20% drop in employment from late 2022 to mid-2025, showing the market for fresh grads is tightening
- Routine coding tasks are being automated: 40% of coding tasks are already being automated, and 45% more could be by 2030—you need to specialise in system design, architecture, or AI work to be competitive
- The fastest-growing roles (software engineering, cybersecurity, data science) take years of experience to break into; they're hard to fill precisely because they require depth, not entry-level hires
How AI is changing this work
AI is automating routine coding and testing but creating new roles in AI architecture, machine learning, and system design that require deeper problem-solving. Most of your degree will teach you to write code by hand, but that work is being done increasingly by AI tools—the real demand is for people who can design systems and integrate AI, not people who can code basic features. If you graduate with only traditional programming skills, you will compete directly against tools that are getting better every semester. The degree is still worth it, but only if you use it to specialise in something beyond "I can code," like data systems, cloud infrastructure, or AI integration.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. 12,598 computer science jobs in Canada, March 2026 | Glassdoor
- 2. SalaryExpert - Computer Scientist Salary in Canada (2026)
- 3. 8,782 computer science Jobs in Canada, August 2026 | Glassdoor
- 4. Computer Scientist Salary in Canada in 2026 | PayScale
- 5. $41k-$105k Computer Science Jobs Ontario (NOW HIRING) Aug 26
- 6. Computer Science Job Demand 2026: Which field is in demand?
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