Trent University - Peterborough
Trent University - Peterborough

1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Software Engineering (Honours) (RSC)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Students can study in a specialization that not only trains them on what it takes to succeed as a software engineer, but also what it takes to be a leader in the workplace.

The world is becoming more digital every day. In this important specialization, students learn how to design and test the software that shape the lives and work towards becoming a leader in the tech industry. Through a focus on teamwork and collaboration both in and out of the classroom, students will gain the hands-on experience and interpersonal skills to bridge the needs of software users.

Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software. They are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

December 2, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Open date

September 20, 2025

Submission deadline

June 15, 2026

Open date

April 15, 2026

Submission deadline

October 15, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an optional internship

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$92 CAD

Application fee

$26191 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Ancillary Fees: $2,861 per year
Books and Supplies Fees: $1,000 per year