This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
The Bachelor of Computer Science degree program will prepare you to become a resilient, flexible and agile professional who thrives in an increasingly evolving technology environment.
This innovative three-year degree program offers a unique focus on inclusion (including equity, diversity and accessibility), and blends comprehensive technical studies with experiential career-focused learning opportunities. You will explore various areas of computer science, including user interface design, cybersecurity, cloud computing, machine learning, infrastructures, application development and more.
In addition to technical skills and theoretical knowledge in computer science, this program will provide you with core transferable, cross-functional skills, such as creative problem solving and business and technical writing through case analysis and industry projects. You will have the opportunity to gain further industry experience through the program’s mandatory work term, which is designed to connect theoretical understanding with practical experience across various computer science disciplines. This degree program’s unique focus on inclusion and accessibility will also help you leverage diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions and work within different team settings.
Hear directly from program experts and our Recruitment team. Learn about program benefits including admission requirements, career outcomes and more.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
inclusive problem solving and critical thinking
effective communication and ability to collaborate in diverse workplaces
database design and development
algorithms and programming languages
software development lifecycle
human-centred design and accessibility
self-management and collaboration
cybersecurity and cloud computing
research and ethics
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
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| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
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| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
Cloud programmer
Computer programmer
Data analyst
Database developer
DevOps engineer
Full stack developer
IT analyst
Software developer
System analyst
UX developer
Receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.
