Lay the Groundwork for a Tech Career
The Diploma in Computer Science Fundamentals at Western Community College provides students with a strong foundation in computer science principles. The program prepares students for further studies or entry-level positions in the tech industry, focusing on both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
- Comprehensive coverage of fundamental computer science concepts.​
- Preparation for advanced studies or entry-level tech positions.​
- Focus on practical skills and theoretical knowledge.​
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Career Opportunities
Embark on Your Tech Journey
$37*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
*Based on Canada Job Bank
Graduates can pursue various roles in the IT sector, including:
- Junior Software Developer: Assist in developing software applications.​
- IT Support Specialist: Provide technical support to users.​
- Systems Administrator: Manage and maintain computer systems and networks.
Why Study at Western Community College
Western Community College offers students an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, with dedicated support services to ensure your academic success and personal well-being.
- Installment-based, low tuition fee.
- Choose weekday, weekend, or evening classes to fit your schedule.
- Part-time or full-time class schedule.
- Free CLB preparation classes (*Conditions Apply).
Begin Your Path
Admission Requirements
To enroll in the Diploma in Computer Science Fundamentals, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Option 1:Â Secondary Education Evidence that three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This includes successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program.
Option 2: Post-Secondary Education Evidence that two years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction at an accredited institution in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Language development (ELL) courses cannot be included.
Option 3: Standardized Language Test Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test.
| Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s)* |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). | Minimum overall score of 160 or “C” |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:
| American Samoa | Ghana | Saint Lucia |
| Anguilla | Gibraltar | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Grenada | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Australia | Guam | Seychelles |
| Bahamas | Guyana | Sierra Leone |
| Barbados | Ireland | Singapore |
| Belize | Jamaica | South Africa |
| Bermuda | Kenya | Tanzania |
| Botswana | Lesotho | Trinidad and Tobago |
| British Virgin Islands | Liberia | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Canada | Malta | Uganda |
| Cayman Islands | Mauritius | United Kingdom |
| Dominica | Montserrat | United States |
| Falkland Islands | New Zealand | United States Virgin Islands |
| Fiji | Nigeria | Zambia |
| Gambia | Saint Helena | Zimbabwe |
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Total program
hours
8
CAMPUS LOCATIONS ACROSS BC
$37*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
97%
Graduate Employment Rate
| Name of Course/Subject | # of Hours |
|---|---|
| DCSF 01 Evolution and Introduction to the Computers Technology | 40 |
| DCSF 02 Data Storage and Manipulation | 40 |
| DCSF 03 Operating Systems | 60 |
| DCSF 04 Computer Networks and Internet Technologies | 40 |
| DCSF 05 Computer Algorithms | 40 |
| DCSF 06 Data Structure and Abstraction | 60 |
| DCSF 07 Database System | 60 |
| DCSF 08 Software Engineering | 60 |
| DCSF 09 CG and Graphics Editor Software | 60 |
| DCSF 10 Programming Language Techniques and S/W Packages | 80 |
| DCSF 11 Final Term Lab Work and Presentation | 100 |
| Total Duration : 8 Months | 640 hrs |
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