Overview

The Software Design (Hons) BCom course from Queen's University offers an exciting learning experience that can prepare you for countless careers and graduate degrees.

Our outstanding professors are both internationally recognized experts in a wide variety of computing subjects, and committed educators who take pride in giving you the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you'll need to excel in the industry.

Career opportunities:

Mentored in the art and science of computer software architecture, analysis, and evolution by experts, our graduates become the software architects, graphics and game developers, designers and entrepreneurs who drive the software revolution.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Operating Systems

Human-Computer Interaction

Software Quality Assurance

Programming Paradigms

Algorithms

Formal Methods in Software Engineering

Software Requirements

Social, Ethical and Legal Issues in Computing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Software Engineering View 265 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and six 4U/4M courses. Students must have ENG4U plus five other 4U/4M courses. Students in francophone schools may offer EAE4U or FRA4U in place of ENG4U.
In order to be considered for admission, IB Diploma candidates must meet the following requirements:
Complete the full IB Diploma with passes in six subjects with three at the Higher Level, no mark lower than 3, and a minimum grade total of 28 (excluding bonus points).
Satisfy all admission criteria, including prerequisite courses, for the desired program.
Present a competitive score for the desired program.
Submit any Supplementary Information listed on your SOLUS To-Do List.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

54808 CAD / year

≈ 54808 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7393 CAD / year

≈ 7393 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students: $6,083.10/year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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