The University of Victoria (UVic) has announced it will be offering a new course for people considering a career in computing at the West Shore Collaborative Post-Secondary Campus in Langford.
Developed by UVicB次元官网网址檚 Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) the new Computing Gateway Program, is an entry program providing the first two years of coursework for students in one of UVic's computing-focused degree programs: computer science, data science and software engineering.
This is the first time entry into these three programs at UVic is being offered together, according to a release from the university. The program allows students to experience courses that lead to any of the three fields, and defer for up to two years the need to make their specific program choice.
The full-time or part-time program will be offered in small, cohort-like classes with a dedicated instructional team on hand to support student success.
B次元官网网址淭he new Computing Gateway Program is an excellent route for those who are interested in computing and want to keep their options open, and for those who function well in collaborative, team-working environments,B次元官网网址� said Dr. LillAnne Jackson, associate dean of undergraduate studies in UVicB次元官网网址檚 ECS faculty.
Students will be able to learn for up to two years in the program, with the option to transfer to a specific program at UVicB次元官网网址檚 Gordon Head campus if theyB次元官网网址檇 like to continue their academic studies, adds Jackson.
Applications for September 2025 entry into the Computing Gateway Program are open until April 15.
Alongside UVic, the one-stop campus will also house students from Royal Roads University, Justice Institute of BC, Camosun College and the Sooke School District. Classes are scheduled to commence in the fall of 2025.
B次元官网网址淐ommunity-based education in the heart of Langford through the new campus is exciting because it means that locally based students can learn where they live, as well as offer them exciting future opportunities to further their education through pathways to UVicB次元官网网址檚 many top degree programs,B次元官网网址� said Dr. Mina Hoorfar, dean of the faculty of ECS at UVic.
