MA/MS in Applied Computer Science is a master's degree in Computer Sciences programme offered by St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,230 per year (CAD 8,615 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Computer Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 8,615 / year
International tuition: CAD 17,230 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Applied Computer Science at St. Francis Xavier University is a Master of Applied Computer Science offered through the Faculty of Science, delivered in person on the Antigonish, Nova Scotia campus. The program is course-based and completed over two years of full-time study, with an elective project-based course set in a workplace environment providing an applied component alongside classroom learning. Coursework draws on multiple sub-disciplines within computer science, giving students exposure across different areas of the field. A co-operative education option is offered as a separate stream of the program for students seeking structured work-integrated learning. Admission is open to students with an undergraduate major in computer science or an equivalent combination of coursework. The program suits students with a computer science background who want applied, professionally oriented graduate training rather than a strictly research-based degree. It is intended to prepare graduates for a variety of professional roles in computing, building on their existing technical foundation with broader exposure to current areas of computer science practice.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The course-based Master of Applied Computer Science, per StFX's Graduate Studies admission-requirements page (linked from the program page, which itself states only that the program is open to students with an undergraduate major in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of courses), requires a 4-year degree in Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum average of 70%; applicants will typically have completed at least 12 undergraduate computer science courses. Applicants whose first language is not English must show evidence of proficiency; the preferred test is IELTS with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and no band below 6.0. The application deadline is May 1.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Master of Applied Computer Science application deadline is 1 May 2027 for Fall 2027 entry; all supporting documents must be submitted by that date.
