Computer Science (MSc)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Computer Science (MSc) cost?

  CAD 20,176 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  Major Research Project (MRP) – 4 terms (16 months…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Admission requirements: A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, in Computer Science or similar, with a minimum average of 75% in the last two years of study. | Completed coursework in fundamental computer science topics, as noted in the Graduate Calendar (linked below). Candidates lacking sufficient background may be required to complete additional preparatory courses in consultation with their supervisor. | Applicants that are required to provide proof of English language proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0, or an approved equivalent), as outlined on the Graduate English Language Proficiency webpage . | See also the full program admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar and the general admission requirements for graduate-level study . || Application materials: In addition to the online application and payment of the non-refundable application fee , applicants are required to submit: | Transcripts from all previous post-secondary study. | Three (3) references | A Computer Science Statement of Research Interest Form in which applicants indicate their career aspirations/plans, specific research interests (must be selected from faculty research interests ), and experience relevant to their interests. Applicants are asked to indicate potential links between their own research interests and goals and the research interests of faculty participating in the graduate program. If a potential thesis supervisor has been contacted, they must be identified in the statement. Although not required, it is strongly recommended that applicants specify their potential supervisors. | Updated Curriculum Vitae outlining recent and relevant education, employment, publication, teaching and research activities, and experience. | Visit our How to Apply page for full overview of the application process, and our Application Documents page for details on document requirements and upload instructions. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE Academic 60 · English test waiver: Exemption available: post-secondary study of three or more years (master's applicants) or two or more years (doctoral applicants) at an institution in one of Brock's exempt countries where English was the primary language of instruction. Waivers are approved rarely and only in exceptional circumstances, via the English Language Proficiency (Self-Report) form on the Brock Portal. Pathway agreements exist with ILAC (University Pathway III, Level 3.3), ILSC (UPP Advanced Level 2) and CLLC (UPP Level 7), but these do not satisfy programmes with higher requirements. Source: https://brocku.ca/graduate-studies/future-students/international/english-language-proficiency/ · Application fee: CAD 120.00 (OUAC, non-refundable) · Deposit: CAD 1000.00 - 2000.00 (typical range published by Brock for international master's applicants; exact amount, if required, is stated in the offer letter; non-refundable)

• Is there a scholarship?

  Brock publishes graduate funding and awards through the Faculty of Graduate Studies (Brock Horizon Graduate Scholarship, FGS awards, international sponsorships/scholarships); no single automatic entry award is published for international graduate applicants. See View scholarship page