BA/BS in Systems Security Engineering is a bachelor's degree in General Engineering programme offered by Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 55,000 per year (CAD 12,290 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 12,290 / year
International tuition: CAD 55,000 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Bachelor of Engineering with a major in Systems Security Engineering, delivered in Ottawa. Coursework integrates security into system design and development from the outset rather than treating it as an afterthought, covering software development, computer architecture, telecommunications and artificial intelligence alongside security-specific topics such as investigating system vulnerabilities, building and testing defensive solutions, and simulating attacks. Students examine contemporary security challenges in cloud computing, wireless networks and other emerging technologies. A paid Co-op option offers work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months. The program is based in Ottawa, home to a large concentration of government agencies and technology companies that support co-op placements and graduate employment. It suits students aiming for careers in cybersecurity, secure systems engineering or related technology-security roles.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario secondary school applicants to the Bachelor of Engineering (Systems Security Engineering major) apply through OUAC with an OSSD plus six 4U/M courses, including four prerequisite 4U courses: Advanced Functions, Chemistry, Physics, and one of Calculus and Vectors (recommended), Biology, or Earth and Space Science; a 4U course in English or French is recommended but not required for admission. The overall admission average is set each year on a program-by-program basis, and a paid Co-op option with work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months is available to eligible applicants who meet the required admission average and are eligible to work in Canada. International applicants must meet Carleton's English-language proficiency standard unless exempt.
