Overview

This expertise will enable you to analyze complex datasets and make data-driven decisions that drive innovation and efficiency across various industries.

Tailor your degree by studying financial risk analysis, statistical analysis or focus specifically on big data. The rising demand for data-oriented professionals means you could work in insurance, marketing, finance, health care and other sectors.

The Data Science programme is offered by the Wilfrid Laurier University

Sample Career Options

big data architect

business data analyst

catastrophe risk analyst

data engineer

data project manager

data scientist

industry analyst

operational risk consultant

venture capital associate

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Data Structures

Environment, Sustainability and Society

History of Computing

Discrete Mathematics

Probability

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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January 15: The application deadline for Ontario high school students.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 37 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data 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

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Ontario High School

Average admission range: mid 70s

English at 70%

Advanced Functions at 80%

Calculus and Vectors at 80%

All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average, including English

Canadian (Outside of Ontario)

Students applying to this programme from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review the course equivalents by province chart.

Students applying to this programme from an international curriculum must present the following:

Average admission range: mid 70s

Senior or grade 12 English at 60%

Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 80%

A second senior or grade 12 Mathematics course at 80% is required for some curriculums

All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

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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

18795 CAD / year

≈ 18795 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4470 CAD / year

≈ 4470 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario: $894.09 per 0.5 credits

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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

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Waterloo

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