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BA/BS in Cybersecurity (BCyber)

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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Offered by Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, BA/BS in Cybersecurity (BCyber) is a bachelor's degree in Cyber Security programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 55,000 per year.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Cyber Security
International tuition: CAD 55,000 / year

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Bachelor of Cybersecurity (BCyber) is a standalone undergraduate degree at Carleton University focused on the computer science side of cybersecurity, covering the broad range of current and anticipated threats to computer and network security and the solutions to address them. The programme is designed for students strong in math and science who are interested in a career in computer and network security, and it includes almost all of the computer science content of Carleton's Bachelor of Computer Science, giving graduates a wide range of career options beyond security-focused roles. The programme was designed by Carleton's cybersecurity research team. A Co-op option provides paid work terms for employability skill development and workplace experience. Graduates pursue careers such as computer forensics, information systems security, security architecture and engineering, security incident response, software design and development, software security lead development, vulnerability assessment and analysis, and web services and infrastructure, drawing on Ottawa's concentration of high-tech companies and government organizations.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include Advanced Functions, and Calculus and Vectors.

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1942
Students: 30,675
QS rank: #801-850
Programs: 243
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Cybersecurity (BCyber) award?

Carleton University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Cyber Security on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Cybersecurity (BCyber) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 55,000 per year.

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