Computation Arts and Computer Science

3–4 years
Duration (years)
3–4 years
Concordia Computation Arts and Computer Science degree and admission requirements
B overall, B+ math
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: B overall, B+ math. Published guidance checked November 2026. Concordia’s published high-school minimum indicators, subject to change
Concordia Computation Arts and Computer Science degree and admission requirements

Deadlines

Full-time regular-session application, calendar deadline
2027–28 full-time regular session · Undergraduate full-time regular session. Exact program and applicant-category conditions still apply.
The university calendar prints this general date. Check the chosen program and applicant-category deadline for any earlier requirement; this is not a guarantee of program availability.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1Application deadline, fall (September) entryRecurring annual · Every year

March 1
Page adds: "Programs may close at any point after the official deadline without warning."
International and U.S. applicants are told to apply no later than February 1 for immigration processing

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

High-school prerequisites

Grade 12 U English, or Grade 12 U French for applicants attending a French secondary school
MHF4U/MCV4UAdvanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors

Ontario high school diploma and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the required subjects.
Published minimum cut-off indicator: B overall, B+ math.
Portfolio and letter of intent.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

September only

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through Concordia admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic records, then final official transcripts after an offer
- Unofficial documents can be used when applying. Accepted applicants must provide final official records after completing school and before classes begin. Fall applicants studying the Ontario curriculum can include their OUAC number for electronic transfer; otherwise follow your offer's issuer or sealed-envelope instructions.
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Step 4Translation for records outside English or French
- Provide an English or French translation prepared by the school or a certified translator, together with a copy of the original document.
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Applicants submit a portfolio and letter of intent.

Credits and degree requirements

The 90-credit joint major comprises 45 credits in Fine Arts and 45 in Computer Science.
The Computer Science component has the 33-credit Computer Science core plus COMP 345, COMP 371, ENCS 282 and ENGR 411, totalling 12 additional credits.

References

Published thresholdB overall, B+ math

Concordia’s published high-school minimum indicators, subject to change

Concordia’s 2026–27 calendar requirements. Each block applies to its named concentration. Check the calendar for the year you enter.

Joint Major · Fine Arts foundations and required CART courses8 listed

FFAR 248Keywords: Engaging Across Disciplines in the Fine Arts3 credits
Introduces contemporary concepts and interdisciplinary arts practices through critical reflection, composition exercises and collaboration.
Concordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, FFAR 248
FFAR 249Keywords: Working Across Disciplines in the Fine Arts3 credits
Develops interdisciplinary arts methods through experimentation, collaboration and a research-creation project or research essay.
Concordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, FFAR 249
CART 210New Media Theory3 credits
CART 211Creative Computing and Network Culture3 credits
CART 212Digital Media Studio3 credits
CART 214Visual Form and Communication3 credits
CART 310Interaction Design Studio3 credits
CART 470Capstone: Prototyping3 credits

Joint Major · 33-credit Computer Science core10 listed

Joint Major · additional required computing courses4 listed

Elective choices

The Fine Arts component includes six 300-level CART credits, nine 400-level CART credits and six credits from DART or other Fine Arts electives.
The Faculty counts the BFA joint major as satisfying its General Education requirement.