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York Computer Science (BA - Co-op available)

York University

The published admission average for Computer Science (BA - Co-op available) at York University is 80–83% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code YPK.

This is a four-year degree in computer science, covering artificial intelligence, software engineering, and core programming concepts. You can choose to add a co-op stream, which means you work semesters at tech companies alongside your studies, building real workplace experience. It suits people who want to learn software development with the option to gain paid industry work experience before graduating.

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Admission average

80–83%

OUAC code

YPK

First-year spaces

100

York University publishes this as “Low 80s”

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What’s the York Computer Science (BA - Co-op available) acceptance rate?

York University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Computer Science (BA - 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 acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required
ENG4U, MHF4U
Recommended, not required
MCV4U

York’s own wording

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • A minimum Math average of 75% and no Math grade below 65%
  • Applicants missing a required course or who do not meet the grade may qualify by completing the Lassonde Academy bridging program.
  • 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.

How many other programs require these outright:

What it costs

First-year tuition at York is $6,240.30 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Schulich BBA and iBBA ($10,565.10) and Lassonde Engineering ($9,763.20) cost more. York tuition, program by program

Source: York University 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 artificial intelligence as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Most graduates work as machine learning engineers, data scientists, or AI engineers building and deploying models for companies across tech, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Others become data analysts, analytics engineers, or AI support specialists, cleaning data and validating models under more senior researchers.

In its favour

  • Entry-level salaries start at $75,000–$86,000 CAD and grow quickly; senior roles exceed $150,000–$190,000
  • Job openings are real: 2,982+ AI engineer positions posted in Canada right now, with 35,000+ new roles expected over five years
  • Practical skills from internships matter more than pedigree; employers hire on portfolios and shipped projects, not just grades
  • The field itself is not being automated; you are learning to build the tools that automate other jobs

Worth knowing

  • Entry-level positions are shrinking: early-career workers in AI-exposed roles have seen 13% employment decline, which is the opposite of growing
  • Internships and co-ops are now essential, not optional—if you graduate without them, you will struggle to compete against candidates with real project experience
  • You must constantly learn new frameworks and tools; the baseline Python knowledge from year one becomes obsolete by year four
  • Routine junior tasks (data cleaning, basic model training) are already being automated; you need to level up to system design and orchestration faster than your degree timeline allows

How AI is changing this work

AI is automating the repetitive junior work that used to be the entry point into the field—data sorting, basic preprocessing, training baseline models. This is happening now, not in 2035. At the same time, demand is growing for people who can architect systems, audit AI output for bias and security, and combine domain knowledge with ML skills. If you're prepared to get hands-on experience during undergrad (internships, real projects, shipped work), you're entering a field that is augmenting its workforce, not shrinking it. If you're hoping for a lecture-heavy degree followed by entry-level rote work, you will graduate into a role that no longer exists.

Where this came from (6 sources)
  1. 1. AI-Proof Careers: How to Future-Proof Your Degree in Canada (2026)
  2. 2. Artificial Intelligence Engineer (AI) Jobs in Canada - 2026 | Wellfound
  3. 3. 2,982 artificial intelligence engineer jobs in Canada, June 2026 | Glassdoor
  4. 4. The Complete Guide to Starting an AI Career in Canada in 2026
  5. 5. The 2026 Canadian AI & Employment Report
  6. 6. 1,222 artificial intelligence jobs in Toronto, ON, August 2026 | Glassdoor

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