NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Wolfville Canada | Acadia University
Acadia University
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Wolfville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,786
(c. USD15,636.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
At Acadia's Jodrey School of Computer Science, we'll transform you from a computer user into a skilled creator of technological solutions. Our curriculum focuses on developing systems that address practical challenges through hands-on learning.
You'll enjoy a top-tier educational experience with CIPS-accredited programs that guarantee quality instruction. Our intimate class settings foster close collaboration with faculty members, creating an ideal atmosphere for academic growth.
Select from our diverse program offerings:
Bachelor of Computer Science
Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science
Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Our four-year Computer Science degree surpasses CIPS and ACM requirements, blending essential components like:
theoretical foundations
system architecture principles
analytical thinking
system evaluation techniques
practical development expertise
To graduate, you must maintain a minimum C- in core courses and achieve a 2.0 PGPA.
The Applied Computer Science program features specialized tracks including:
software engineering
interactive media creation
information analysis
mobile computing solutions
dual major pathway
cross-disciplinary studies
Both BACS and BSc programs provide opportunities for additional majors or interdisciplinary minors.
Designed for beginners, our curriculum welcomes students without coding background. Those with prior experience may qualify for accelerated first-year coursework.
Beyond technical skills, you'll cultivate abilities in collaboration, professional communication, team projects, organizational leadership, and business innovation. Our flexible study options enable you to merge computer science with other academic disciplines across Acadia's faculties.
Participate in our renowned co-op initiative to gain industry experience at top Canadian tech firms while offsetting educational costs, with exceptional employment placement success rates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission from High School
When planning their secondary school programs, students should note that a number of courses taken in the first university year have secondary school prerequisites. Generally, students continuing university work in subjects available in secondary school are advised to have senior year secondary school standing in those subjects.
Only academic (university preparatory) high school courses are acceptable for admission. The University reserves the right to exclude inappropriate courses from among those presented.
All students must present a penultimate (NS Grade 11 or equivalent) high school year course in mathematics
Required courses:
- English 12
- Four additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced course
Admission from the International Baccalaureate Program
Students will be considered for admission using the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24. Students admitted to Acadia University with a score of 30 or higher on the IB Diploma will receive 30 credit hours (30h) of university credit.
Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the diploma will be considered based on their coursework. Acadia gives individual credit for IB courses completed at the higher level with grades of 5, 6, or 7.
Additional Grade 12 courses necessary for specific programs
- Precalculus 12 or Calculus 12 with a minimum 60%
English Language Proficiency
TOEFL score is 80 (PBT 550) with a minimum score of 90 (PBT 580) with no subtest score below 20. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no subtest score below 6.0), a CAEL score of 70 (with no subtest score below 60), a PTE Academic score of 61 (no subtest score below 60), Cambridge English: Advanced with a total of 176 (no subtest score below 169), and MELAB with an overall score of 80.
Tuition
CAD
21,786