Computer Science, MSc

The Department of Computer Science offers a four-term graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in Computer Science. This program provides a high quality, leading-edge education on Computer Science that produces highly capable and sought after professionals able to excel in today’s ever changing technological world.

This program is very flexible, allowing the students the opportunity to select courses on their chosen area of specialization. Thesis and project based MSc students have the opportunity of conducting state of the art research with internationally renowned researchers. Course work based MSc students get a solid background in core and applied areas of Computer Science, giving them the edge they need to compete in any marketplace.

Admission Requirements

Additional Requirements

Entry into the MSc Program for Applicants with non-CS Undergraduate Degrees

For students who do not hold a four-year Honour's degree in Computer Science, to be eligible to apply for admission into the MSc program they must have the equivalent of the following:

• Four-year Honours degree (or equivalent) with very high standing from a recognized university or college.
• Computer Science 2212 (Introduction to Software Engineering), Computer Science 3340 (Analysis of Algorithms I), plus two additional Computer Science courses at the third-year or fourth-year level.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum acceptable score is 92 for the internet version with no individual score below 20. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
• The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). Minimum acceptable score is 6.5 out of 9, with no individual score below 6.
• The Duolingo English Test. Minimum overall score of 115.