Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Computer Science) Okanagan

at The University of British Columbia

Work Study

• Students can work for 20 hours per week during the regular academic year and full-time during scheduled breaks.
• If their program does not have scheduled breaks, the students will be limited to working 20 hours per week. 
• An immigration officer may apply conditions on the type of work students may perform.
• For example, they must pass an immigration medical examination before they begin work in health care, child care, or primary or secondary education.
   

The Computer Science BA program includes Faculty of Arts degree requirements together with a thorough grounding in computer software design, and a broad choice of other studies in computing. This program is designed for students who have a strong interest in computer science and the arts, and whose interests are more closely matched by the Faculty of Arts requirements than those of the Faculty of Science.
 

Campus features
In addition computing resources, the ICICS (Computer Science) building houses the ICICS/CS Reading Room which supports the education, research, and development needs of faculty and students.
 

What can you do with this major after graduation?
Career opportunities vary widely across a range of fields including hardware/software manufacturing, graphic design, engineering, health care, insurance, robotics, telecommunications, transportation, consulting, and others.
 

There are many career paths that can combine your academics, skills, and experience with your different interests.

• Careers in Computer Science
   

Academic Eligibility:

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
   

Indian student eligibility:
 

General admission requirements for Indian students are:

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by the school principal, head, or counselor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
   

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
 

Required Document List
 

The fees for Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Computer Science) may vary from $40,000 to $50,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.