Computer Science Major (BA) Admission Requirements

Computer Science Major (BA)#

This program is ideal 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 rather than those offered through the Faculty of Science. For example, Arts students normally do not take biology, chemistry, and physics.

If you are in the Faculty of Arts, you must have met admission requirements before you can be admitted to the BA Major in Computer Science. However, you can apply before your final grades are released.  

E.g.  For spring admissions, you must apply by the deadline (before the final grades are released for Term 2 courses) if you expect to meet the requirements with your Term 2 courses. 

Students must meet the following requirement for admission:
70% average over grades obtained in CPSC 110 (or CPSC 107), CPSC 121 and CPSC 210

Please note that meeting the 70% average above does not guarantee admission: it is the minimum requirement to apply. If you meet this requirement, then your admissions average will usually be computed based on all credits attempted at UBC in the past 3 years.

Please note: the department does not process applications year round. When the application period opens, you can find the application webform here. 

If your application is successful, you will be notified by the Department of Computer Science.

More information about BA Degree and program requirements