Computer technology continues to advance and is complimentary to virtually any other field. As a Computer Science student, you will learn about the ways in which computers and software aid, inform and enrich our lives and gain a strong theoretical knowledge of how computers work and how they can carry out tasks in software applications. This mathematically rich, theory-based program provides students with the knowledge and skills to competently succeed in any industry and confidently move into further studies.
Expected duration: 4 years, approximately (120 credit hours) of study with a minimum degree GPA of 3.00. To enter an Honours program, you need to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours with specific course and grade requirements.
Honours programs are the most advanced, in-depth undergraduate studies offered by the Faculty of Science. The programs allow you to make the smoothest transition to graduate studies. An Honours program is regarded as professional training. Students in the Honours program will be required to take more advanced level courses.
Students in an Honours program are eligible to apply for Co-op, which provides exposure to the industry and valuable work experience. Students normally enter the program after second year including designated courses and grades.
To earn a Bachelor of Science Honours degree a student must successfully complete 120 credit hours or more of study with minimum grades on all courses as specified in the Academic Calendar and a minimum degree GPA of 3.00. You must complete this degree on a full-time basis.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected October 2025
Start date
January 2025
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus,
WINNIPEG,
Manitoba (MB),
R3T 2N2, Canada
To declare the BSc Major or BCSc Honours programs in Computer Science you first must be accepted into the Faculty of Science. The following are the minimum requirements for entry into the Faculty of Science.
Direct entry means you are applying to the program directly out of high school or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry Applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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