Computing Science: Bachelor's Degree

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Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning

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Intake

Continuous

Program Start Date

Continuous Intake
Length

4 years
Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)

$125 per credit
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates

$2,000 - $3,000 (Year One)
Credential Granted
- Bachelor's Degree
- University Course Transfer
Learning Method Options

Online

Learning Method Option:

Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
Online: Program is fully delivered online
Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out TRU-OL's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. Please contact Student Services at 250.852.7000 (Kamloops and International) or 1.800.663.9711 (Toll-free within Canada), or email student@tru.ca.

Application Fee: $31.64 (domestic); $100 (international)

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic (minimum grade)

There are three categories of entry options:

Option A. First Year Entry
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English 12 (73%) or equivalent
3. Pre-calculus 12 (C+) or equivalent

Note: If you do not meet the academic requirements but are a high school graduate or a mature student (at least 19 years old), you may still be conditionally admitted to the Program.

Option B. Third Year Entry
Completion of at least 48 credits or equivalent which meet the Lower-Level requirements of TRU's Bachelor of Computing Science

Option C. Second or Fourth Year Entry
Entry from some post-secondary studies (by completing a computing science diploma or other undergraduate program), and/or work experience in the Information Technology Field based on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.

Admission Advice
1. If you have questions about admission options and/or need assistance on program planning, Academic Advisor at TRU can help.

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy TRU-OL's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

English proficiency equivalent to English 12 or higher is required for post-secondary level courses at TRU-Open Learning. It is students' responsibility to determine if you have English language proficiency suitable to the course or program you would like to take at TRU-Open Learning.

Program-specific admission requirements for TRU Open Learning's programs are detailed separately within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

Verify information with TRU-Open Learning directly.

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

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Many programs have open admission, but there are exceptions. You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

Many programs have open admission, but there are exceptions. You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

Out-of-Province

Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are not permanent residents of BC.

BC Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Open Learning. The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution. Please refer to TRU-Open Learning's Transfer Credit web page for details (including procedures for transfer credit assessment).

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Open Learning. Please refer to TRU-Open Learning's Transfer Credit web page for details (including procedures for transfer credit assessment).

Mature Student

All individuals are eligible for general admission to TRU-OL. (Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are not permanent residents of BC.) You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

International Student

International students may refer to the Admissions website for details.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Not Applicable

How to Apply

For details on registering individual courses and/or applying for program admission, please check here.

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