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Computer Science (Co-op Available)

Get advanced use of the latest science and digital technologies, with assistance from professors who are experts in their fields.
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Learn how to create, manipulate, and speak the language of technology, all while gaining hands-on experience applying these skills in real-world scenarios. In Computer Science at Trent, you’ll develop a combination of knowledge and technical abilities as you explore everything from computer forensics, data mining, and web-application development, to graphics, AI, and programming. Small class sizes and our emphasis on career experience and hands-on learning mean you’ll have unique opportunities for mentorship and networking with Trent’s faculty of experts, as well as industry partners.

Degrees Offered:

  • B.Sc.
  • B.Sc. (Honours)
  • B.Sc. Co-op (Peterborough Only)

Locations:

  • Durham GTA
  • Peterborough

Specializations:

  • Data Analytics
  • Software Engineering
  • Theoretical Computer Science
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Resume Boosters:

  • Graduate with 12 months of work experience through the paid co-op stream, working with employers such as TD Bank, Shopify, Amazon, and Canada’s Department of National Defence, to name a few
  • Participate in the third-year internship and earn 80-120 hours of on-the-job training and experience
  • Complete the fourth-year capstone course working directly with a real business client to design an information system or software product
  • Join the Computer Science Society, network with major tech hubs, and compete at national Hackathon events
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"What I love about Software Engineering is that I am able to build things and complete a fourth year capstone project with a group of my peers."

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Web Developer

Web designers and developers research, design, develop and produce Internet and Intranet sites. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

$16.92-$46.15/hr
Salary Range
32,400
Jobs in Canada
9,500
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Mobile App Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Entrepreneur
  • Software Systems Developer
  • Network Systems Administrator
  • Data Scientist
  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Web Developer

Popular Courses:

  • Web Application Development
  • Computer Crime & Forensics
  • Intro to Data Science
  • Project Management
  • Multimedia and Design
  • Computer Networks
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Security
  • Computer Graphics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Data Mining
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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
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  • Co-op Requirements

Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

Co-op Requirements:

  • Minimum 80% average for Co-op
  • Only B.Sc. available for Co-op
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  • Media Studies (Co-op Available)
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Forensic Science
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods M.A.
  • Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods M.Sc.

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