Computer Science at Carleton
Yes — computer science is a direct-entry program at Carleton University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
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Computer Science
80–85%OUAC CODCo-op available
Prerequisites
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus (MCV4U)
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Computer Science (BCS) is direct entry at 80-85%, regular or co-op. Streams chosen inside the degree include Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Game Development, Software Engineering and Cybersecurity; there is also a separate Bachelor of Cybersecurity (COA) and Data Science (CSD), both 80-85%.
Computer Science at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry65%
- BrockDirect entry77–80%
- GuelphDirect entry85–90%
- LakeheadDirect entry70%
- LaurentianDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BSc) (UXA)87–90%
- McMasterDirect entry90%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Science (PS)70%
- Ontario TechDirect entry73–77%
- Queen'svia Computing (QD)83–87%
- TMUDirect entry75–80%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Computer Science87–90%
- U of T (Scarborough)Direct entry93–100%
- U of T (St. George)via Computer Science90–93%
- WaterlooDirect entry90–97%
- WesternDirect entry80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70–75%
- YorkDirect entry80–83%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Carleton’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.