Applied Computing (MAC)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Applied Computing (MAC) cost?

  CAD 29,076 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  Four terms (16 months) to nine terms (36 months)…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Admission Requirements: • A 4-year honours degree in Computer Science or a closely related area. • Your degree must clearly include courses in data structures, object-oriented language, programming and software engineering. • A final year grade point average of at least B+. • A cumulative average of at least B+ in all computer science courses. • If you do not satisfy the above requirements, you have the option to complete our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science . Students who achieve a B+ average grade in the certificate program and have a four-year honours degree not in computer science, will be considered for admission to the MAC program. Applications are assessed until the application deadline or until the program is full. Only complete applications (which include the OUAC application and all required documents) will be assessed. Admission assessments begin as soon as a complete application is received so you are encouraged to apply early. Additional Thesis Option Requirements To increase your chance of acceptance, identify a thesis supervisor before applying. Learn about the research interests of our faculty members on our departmental research page. You can also review the theses of previous Laurier MAC students to help guide your choice. • Two letters of reference (professional and/or academic references). • A resumé of your academic and relevant work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee. • Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of your research interests and letters of reference. • All applications will be ranked and offers will be made after the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early as these spots are competitive. Additional Co-op Option Requirements Students interested in completing a co-op placement must apply for the co-op option. There is no option to switch to co-op after admission. • Two letters of reference (professional and/or academic references). • A resumé of your academic and relevant work experience. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 59 · English test waiver: Exemption from English-language testing: no test is required if your previous degree was taught in English - provide an official letter from the prior institution stating the degree was completed in English, uploaded with your supplemental documents. Laurier also accepts the English for Academic Success (EFAS) program, Level 400 with a minimum final score of 75%, in place of a test. Individual programs may set additional language requirements. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/graduate-and-postdoctoral-studies/admissions/assets/resources/english-proficiency.html · Deposit: CAD 4000.00 - international graduate tuition deposit, payable within two weeks of accepting the offer and applied to the first-term tuition balance. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/international/assets/resources/international-student-tuition-deposits.html