约克大学

Blend foundational knowledge and applied skills to explore intriguing topics such as computer systems that mimic human vision or mine data for useful information. Learn about the methodologies that lead to efficient, accurate computation. In the BA degree liberal arts courses complement your Computer Science study and in the BSc you’ll take other science courses such as physics, chemistry, and biology. The iBA, iBSc or the dual-degree option add an international component to your learning. Enhance your degree with a co-op or an industrial internship.

What You’ll Learn

We offer BA and BSc degrees – both providing you with the same computer science and math expertise. In the BA program, you’ll complement your studies with courses from the Liberal Arts (e.g., humanities, social sciences). In the BSc program, the complementary courses will be in the sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics). A degree Minor or Double major will allow you to sample or deeply explore another discipline.

You may also choose one of our three International Honours degrees – iBA, iBSc or the Dual Specialized degree. In the iBA or iBSc degree, you will add a study abroad component to your learning, with culture and language courses of your exchange destination. The International Dual degree leads to two degrees, one from York and one from the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University in Germany while completion of your undergraduate thesis at the University of Crete in Greece!

After second year, the co-op program can provide you with valuable experience, giving you an early start with your career.

Some Courses You'll Take

• Data Structures
• Software Design
• Communication Networks
• Artificial Intelligence and Logic Programming
• Database Systems
• Building E-Commerce Systems
• Data Mining
• User Interfaces

What is the difference between Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Engineering and Information Technology?

Computer Science deals with the theory and practice of computer hardware and software. Students learn the theory that underlies computation and how to develop effective, efficient and correct software. The program is intensive in Mathematics and Computer Science courses.

Computer Security focuses on the privacy of personal data, preventing unauthorized access to computer systems, ensuring back-up contingency plans in the event of data loss and protecting systems from malicious activity.

Computer Engineering looks at how fundamental engineering design principles can be used to develop computer software and hardware while teaching you how to keep your knowledge and skills current as technology advances.

Information Technology deals with the application of technology to the organization. The program deals with how technology can be applied, rather than the technology itself.

Possible Career Paths

• software and network developer
• virtual-reality specialist
• cloud computing specialist

Internationalize your degree

The iBA / iBSc degree program(s) reflect York's commitment to internationalization and requires you to acquire an international language and to gain international experience on exchange at one of York University's partner institutions abroad. You will benefit from enhanced interdisciplinary and cross-cultural knowledge, which are important components of the department's academic focus.