prith said:
Hello everyone,
i am thinking of applying to regina university for Fall 2017 for Master Degree in Computer Science, but there are four kind of programs for Computer Science
Computer Science - MSc - Co-op
Computer Science - MSc - Course
Computer Science - MSc - Project
Computer Science - MSc - Thesis
I am confused which will i select, since i want to apply for Permanent residence after i start studying there, i want to know which program will be faster and easier to finish.
Can you also let me know the minimum IELTS score needed to apply for Masters in Regina University and can i also work to support my family after i move there.
Thanks
Hi Bro.
I am also applying for Fall 2017 and I have made lot of research on this, so I will attempt to answer your queries.
Firstly there are 2 categories in which you can take up masters - thesis and non-thesis.
Thesis is like research oriented ( refer to university where they will explain what is their requirement to finish it ) and sometimes takes nearly 2.5 to 3 years to finish your masters, depends on your supervisor who will give you research topic.
Non-thesis would be like how you did engineering in India ( if you have done ), regular coursework where you have to take up few subjects and then take up one of the 3 options you listed.
To go ahead on non-thesis masters ( I guess this is the one you would be interested in ),
Normally we gain majority of the credits attending and completing the course and remaining credits can be earned by doing Co-op, Project or Course.
1. Computer Science - MSc - Co-op => Lets say you have to take up 9-10 courses in 2 years, finish all these in 12-15 months and remaining times you can take up Co-op as in work in a company where you will be paid per hour basis ( $15-@25 per hour I guess ).
2. Computer Science - MSc - Course => Here you take all worldly time and finish your course in 24 months, if you have enough fund then you can take up this option.
3. Computer Science - MSc - Project => I guess normally option(2) and (3) are together , and Project is like how we did our final year engineering project. A group of 2-4 people work on a project and give a demo on it.
For IELTS, you check the university website, they will clearly mention how much is needed ( do check for international applicants ). In case you have doubt, you can call ( that is the best option I would say as you get answer instantly ) or also you can email them.
For supporting your family while you study, you can take up co-op option where you get paid ( that would be after 15 months or whenever you finish your all course contents ). But even before that if you want to earn some bucks, you can work on-campus( mostly permit is not needed) or off-campus (definitely a permit is needed ) while you are studying.
Let me know if you want any other information.
