Undergraduate
Computer Science
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- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
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- Peterborough & Durham GTA
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- Paid Co-op Available
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- Fall & Winter & Summer
- Science, Technology & Math
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Campus Peterborough Durham GTA
- Work Experience Paid Co-op Available
- Program is Offered Fall & Winter & Summer
- Study Options Part time/Full time
- OUAC Codes RSC - Peterborough RZK - Peterborough co-op RCM - Durham GTA
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The Trent Advantage
Prepare to thrive in today’s digital economy by building, solving and creating through real-world projects, expert faculty mentorship, and 12 months of paid co-op experience.
Learn to design, build, and understand the technologies shaping how we live and work. Explore programming, software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and computer graphics. Through small classes and hands-on learning, you will develop the technical, creative and problem-solving skills to turn ideas into working solutions and prepare for careers across the rapidly evolving technology sector.
- Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience through the four-year, or five-year co-op streams.
- Participate in a third-year internship and earn 80-120 hours of on-the-job training and work experience.
- Put your skills to work for a real business client, designing an information system or software product through a fourth-year capstone project.
- Join the Trent Computer Science Society, network with major tech hubs, and compete at a national Hackathon event.
- Customize your degree with specializations in Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or Theoretical Computer Science.
Program Possibilites
Specialize your studies in Computer Science with a focus on a specific field within your degree
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Data Analytics
Hone your ability to analyze large scientific and retail datasets for practical application. This specialization provides a solid foundation in data analysis techniques, including parallel programming, visualization, data mining, and predictive modelling.
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Software Engineering
In this hands-on specialization, you will learn how to design, implement, test, maintain, and document software solutions. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration both in and out of the classroom, you’ll gain the experience and interpersonal skills to meet the needs of today’s software creators and users.
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Theoretical Computer Science
Working one-on-one with your professors, you’ll explore and develop applications that manipulate the speed and power of digital computation, design new models, and uncover new methods of problem solving.
This specialization also equips you well for future graduate studies in Computer Science
Add an Option to your Computer Science degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Digital Humanities
Electronic media has become an integral part of how we view and explore the world. Through this new option you will bring a human-centred perspective to the innovations that continue to transform our shared digital landscape.
Working alongside Trent’s world-renowned faculty, including Canada Research Chairs, you will gain a deeper understanding of how digital tools are applied to solve research problems, and how research within the humanities impacts developments in the digital world.
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Marketing
Enhance your business acumen by gaining a basic understanding of core concepts and marketing principles in addition to learning the fundamentals of business, advertising, market research and beyond.
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Communications
Further develop your creative and logical thinking, project management, teamwork, problem analysis, and clear and persuasive communication skills. In this option, you’ll also have a chance to participate in the community-based capstone course.
Career experience while you learn
Every Computer Science student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Paid Co-op Available
- Graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the winter and summer of year two and summer of year three, all as part of your four-year degree (Peterborough campus only)
- Choose the five-year co-op stream and graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the summer of year three and fall and winter of year four. (Peterborough and Durham campus)
- Co-op students have worked at TD Bank, Shopify, Nokia, Amazon, Ontario Parks, and Canada’s Department of National Defence.
Research Opportunities
- Conduct an undergraduate Research Thesis under the supervision of faculty experts in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, computer forensics, software engineering and human-computer interaction.
- Apply for a NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) or other summer research funding to work on a faculty-supervised research project.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Put your skills to work for a real business client by exercising all phases of the software development life cycle by designing an information system or software product through the fourth-year capstone Software Engineering Project course.
Study Abroad
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s international partner universities, such as Plymouth University in England, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
Placements
- Complete a third-year Computer Science internship/field placement providing 80–120 hours of on-the-job training and professional experience.
Internships
- Participate in the third-year internship and earn 80-120 hours of on-the-job training and experience
Career Paths
- Software Developer/Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Network Administrator
In Their Own Words
Trent has strengths in applied research, personalized graduate training and a commitment to integrating computing investigations with real-world contexts. The degree ensures that graduates are prepared to be leaders in shaping the future of technology and contribute to Canadian initiatives.
Dr. Craig Brunetti
Dean of Graduate Studies
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U 4U Math | 70-75% | 80-85% |
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition
$8,171.04
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 10,293.26
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
Explore additional funding for domestic and international students
- Computer Science Prize
- Richard and Sinikka Hurley Prize
- Soonjin Jung Computer Science Prize
- James Jury Prize
- BWXT Awards
- Computer Science Award