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Software Engineering Option

University of Victoria

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Intake
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Summer
Study Options
  • Co-Op
  • Location
    Victoria BC
  • Campuses
    Victoria

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  • Length
    Four Years
  • Tuition Estimate
    $6250 per year
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $2000 per year
  • Credential Granted
    Bachelor's Degree

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Application Deadline Advice

 Applications must be submitted by April 30 for September entry; October 31 for January entry; and March 31 for May entry. Early application is recommended.

Program Options

This program is an option of Computer Science: Bachelor of Science Degree - Major or Honours.

Application Fee: $74.75

Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

1. High School graduation

2. All of:

  • English 11
  • Social Studies 11
  • Pre-calculus 11
  • an approved Science 11 course
  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
  • Pre-Calculus 12 (73%)
  • an approved Science 12 course
  • an approved academic 12 course

Admission Advice

1. If you are thinking of enrolling in the Major or Honours in Computer Science you should receive program planning advice from the Computer Science Advising Office.

2. For a list of approved Grade 11 & 12 courses click here.

Applicants also have to satisfy UVic's Institutional Admission Requirements.

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English Language Requirements

Summary

One of the following (minimum scores):

  • 86% on the BC English 12 provincial exam within the last three years
  • 86% in English 12 in another Canadian province within the last three years
  • Level 6 on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI)
  • A score of 4 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
  • A score of 4 on IB Higher Level English
  • 1.5 units of transferable university level English credits
  • A degree from an accredited English speaking university

If you do not meet one of these requirements, you must write the Language Proficiency Index to determine placement in an appropriate English course

Verify with the institution directly

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

For students directly entering an undergraduate program after high school, admission is based on four academic courses.

English Language Requirement - You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

You will want to visit:

Canadian High School student

Out-of-Province

You will want to visit:

Canadian High School student

BC Transfer Student

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

Mature Student

Mature Student admission is dealt with in the Special Access Category

 

International Student

View admission details for International Students.

 

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Mature Student admission is dealt with in the Special Access Category

 

How to Apply

Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.

Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.