Hons in Software Development is a honours degree in Software Engineering programme offered by Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 36,730 per year (CAD 8,467 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Honours Degree
Field:Software Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 8,467 / year
International tuition: CAD 36,730 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the Software Development specialization, over four years (five with co-op), delivered in-class at the North Oshawa campus with September and January intake, and is offered within the Computer Science program. Coursework develops skills in programming, software engineering, application development and collaborative project work, covering software architecture, system design, testing, databases and development methodologies while building software that is scalable, secure and efficient. Students can extend the degree to five years through a direct-entry co-op option offering full-time paid work terms, or complete an Honours Thesis project with a faculty advisor. A Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) pathway is also available in the upper years for students interested in managerial roles, adding coursework in finance, accounting, operations, project management and marketing. It suits students preparing for careers in software development, full-stack development, application engineering or systems design.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario Tech University states no admission requirements specific to the Software Development specialization beyond the OSSD prerequisites it lists for the Computer Science program and its general English proficiency policy. Applicants need the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U/4M credits, including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), and one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U), plus a combined minimum 70 per cent average across the prerequisite computer science, math and science courses; the program recommends taking all three of MCV4U, ICS4U and SPH4U. Admission is competitive: last year's cut-off was 75 per cent and the expected cut-off is 73 per cent, so meeting the minimums does not guarantee a seat. Applicants whose first language is not English must present, within two years of the intake, IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, Duolingo English Test 120, PTE Academic 58, CAEL 70 with no band below 60, Cambridge English Advanced 180 with no band below 170, or Oxford ELLT 7, or an IB Diploma or certificate with a minimum grade of 4 in English A, per the university's general admission requirements. The program begins each September.
