Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology offers Diploma in Computer Programmer, a diploma in Software Engineering programme in Sarnia, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 4,781 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Software Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,781 / year
Scholarships: 1 available
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Computer Programmer, two-year diploma program with an optional co-op term, offers students the opportunity to study current trends in software development. This intensive program concludes with a work term for eligible students.Web technology topics include HTML5, CSS5, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, React and others to develop user interfaces. Students work with server-side programming languages including Microsoft C#.NET, Python and Java. In the database components, students perform all aspects of database design and work with SQL/NOSQL on several database management systems (DBMS). Students demonstrate their knowledge and skills by developing solutions to real world, three tiered (client, server, database) problems.Major coursework is assigned as term projects that span entire terms allowing students to actively engage in the evaluation, design and implementation of real world software applications. As a result, student develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication skills. In addition, general education, business, math and communication courses help students expand their organizational, critical thinking and communication skills.The widespread use of computer technology in all industries, from manufacturing, transportation, construction, education, health and financial institutions means that computer programmers are the key people shaping the solutions of today and tomorrow.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) or equivalent with Grade 12 English at the College (C) or University (U) level and Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics at the C or U level. The programme page sets no international English-proficiency scale of its own and defers to Lambton College's institution-wide requirement: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 78, PTE Academic 60, CAEL 60, or CELPIP 7. Domestic applicants missing either prerequisite may sit a Mature Student Assessment in English, or complete Academic Upgrading or a Pre-Program at the college. No portfolio, interview, or other admission condition is stated on either page.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026 and 1 February 2027 is both the general equal-consideration date and the deadline Lambton states for its own competitive programs; later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain, and Lambton names no specific competitive programmes on its admissions page. International applicants apply directly to Lambton or through an authorised agent, with applications processed within two to five business days; the college publishes no fixed international closing date, and offers carry their own acceptance and payment deadlines. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
Available Scholarships
International Entrance Scholarship
4,000 CADPartial Tuition
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