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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science in Computer Science (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science in Computer Science (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $19,749 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    16 months

  • PGWP

    16 months

  • Min GPA

    78 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-February-2024 2024-02-15

Overview

Master of Science in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Western University offers a four-term graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in Computer Science. 

This program provides high-quality, leading-edge education in Computer Science that produces highly capable and sought-after professionals able to excel in today’s ever-changing technological world.

This program is very flexible, allowing the students the opportunity to select courses in their chosen area of specialization. 

Thesis and project-based MSc students have the opportunity of conducting state-of-the-art research with internationally renowned researchers. 

Course-based MSc students get a solid background in core and applied areas of Computer Science, giving them the edge they need to compete in any marketplace.

Fields of Research

  • Artificial Intelligence and Computer-Based Games
  • Bioinformatics and Biocomputing
  • Computer Algebra
  • Distributed Systems
  • Graphics, Image Processing, and Computer Vision
  • Software Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction
  • Theoretical Computer Science

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$29,759

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,164
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,010
Tuition 1 person $19,749

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Letters Of Reference
  • Statement Of Intent (If Applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

92
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading
  • Duolingo English test with a minimum score of 115

Academic background and requirement

  • Four-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science from an accredited university, college or institute.
  • Achieved at least a 78% or B+ overall average as determined by the Department.

For students who do not hold a four-year Honour's degree in Computer Science:

  • Four-year Honours degree (or equivalent) with very high standing from an accredited university, college or institute.
  • Computer Science 2212 (Introduction to Software Engineering), Computer Science 3340 (Analysis of Algorithms I), plus two additional Computer Science courses at the third-year or fourth-year level.

Career opportunities

  • Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Network Manager
  • Consultant and Adviser
  • Web Programmer
  • Interface Designer
  • Database Administrator
  • Web Developer

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