NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Computer Science 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. USD15,916.57)
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 technology solutions. Our curriculum teaches you to develop computer systems that address practical challenges in today's world.
You'll enjoy a top-tier educational experience with programs certified by the Canadian Information Technology Professionals Society (CIPS). Our intimate class settings foster personalized attention and meaningful interactions with faculty members.
Select from our diverse program offerings:
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science
Our four-year Bachelor of Computer Science program surpasses the academic benchmarks set by CIPS and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The curriculum blends essential components including:
theoretical computation concepts
system architecture fundamentals
analytical problem-solving
comprehensive systems evaluation
practical application development
To graduate, students must complete all core courses with a minimum C- grade and maintain a 2.0 PGPA.
The Bachelor of Applied Computer Science features specialized tracks in:
software engineering
interactive game design
data science
mobile computing technologies
dual major possibilities
cross-disciplinary studies
Both BACS and BSc programs provide opportunities for secondary majors or interdisciplinary minors.
We welcome beginners with no coding background, though experienced programmers may qualify for accelerated first-year coursework.
Beyond technical skills, you'll cultivate abilities in collaboration, effective communication, team dynamics, project coordination, and business innovation. Our flexible program structures enable you to merge computer science with other academic disciplines across Acadia's faculties.
Participate in our acclaimed co-op program to gain professional experience at Canada's premier tech firms while offsetting educational costs. Our co-op initiative maintains exceptional employment rates nationwide.
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