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Bachelor of Science with Honors Computing Science Software Practice Option

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada•World Rank #110

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University of Alberta offers Bachelor of Science with Honors Computing Science Software Practice Option, a honours degree in Software Engineering programme in Edmonton, Canada. Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Software Engineering
Local tuition: CAD 729 / credit

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This Honors program in Computing Science, Software Practice option, is designed for students interested in all aspects of building software, covering programming, algorithms, hardware, software design, user interfaces, project management, and business issues. It is one of the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Science with Honors degrees, offered by the Faculty of Science's Department of Computing Science, and is also available as a BSc Major. The Honors track embeds a research thesis project and requires students to maintain a higher academic standard than the Major program; a minor from the Faculty of Arts, Native Studies, Business, or Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences may be added, though a double major is not available. The department's research strengths include software and database systems, robotics, multimedia, and machine learning. Graduates commonly pursue roles such as application developer, computer programmer, database designer, software engineer, systems analyst, and video game designer.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from Alberta high school (or equivalent) requires five Grade 12 courses: English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1; two of Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Biology 30, Computing Science 30 (Advanced), or Mathematics 31; and one further course from Fine Arts, Humanities, Languages other than English, or Math/Sciences. The minimum average to apply to the BSc Honors program is 80%; meeting it does not guarantee admission, since places are allocated by a competitive average that varies by year. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English Language Proficiency requirement. Admission is offered for the Fall (September) term only.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Alberta

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Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1908
Students: 46,201
World rank: #110
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Bachelor of Science with Honors Computing Science Software Practice Option award?

University of Alberta awards a Honours Degree in the field of Software Engineering on completion of this programme.

How much does Bachelor of Science with Honors Computing Science Software Practice Option cost?

Tuition is CAD 729 per credit for local students.

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