<p>According to the site below - a Bachelor of Arts tuition for fall 2014 is 15,347.70, Bachelor of Arts and Science is 16,242.50 while a Bachelor of Science is 32,493.30. The difference is quite a shock. Is there an explanation as to why the difference is so large? I am interested in Computer Science with a minor or double major in modern languages. Which degree would most likely apply to me?</p>
<p>I found some information here on the degree options for Computer Science. My interest is would be Comp Sci and Linguistics or Comp Sci and modern languages. So perhaps BA&Sc would be the best path. Still not sure why the BSc would be so much more than the other two. <a href=“http://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/choosing-your-program/faculty-science/school-computer-science”>http://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/choosing-your-program/faculty-science/school-computer-science</a></p>
<p>Personally I’ve also wondered for a long time as to why the difference between BA&Sc and BSc tuition fees is so huge. It really makes no sense because BA&Sc students also take most of the maths/science courses that BSc students do.</p>
<p>If you are planning to do a double major in languages + computer science, I suppose a BA&Sc degree would suit you better. The only drawback of the BA&Sc program is that if you decide later that you dont want to do a double major or double honours in the arts and sciences, you cannot back out because the only single major/honours programs being offered by the BA&Sc program currently are Environment, Cognitive Science and Sustainability, Science and Society.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if you choose to go to the Faculty of Science, you can do a languages major or minor in addition to your Science program. However if you decide mid-way that you want to stick to just one science major, the BSc program will allow you to do that. The downside is that the program is almost twice as expensive.</p>
<p>It’s a very tricky choice, I faced a similar dilemma as I was accepted to both the BA and the BA&Sc programs and wanted to do a joint major/honours in maths and economics. Ultimately went for the BA program because of the greater flexibility it offers (like the ability to revert back to just a single honours or major program).</p>
<p>Here’s more information on the programs:
BA&Sc programs: <a href=“Programs | Bachelor of Arts & Science - McGill University”>Programs | Bachelor of Arts & Science - McGill University;
BSc programs: <a href=“Undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programs of study | Faculty of Science - McGill University”>Undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programs of study | Faculty of Science - McGill University;
BSc Arts minors and majors: <a href=“Arts majors and minors for Science undergraduates | Faculty of Science - McGill University”>Arts majors and minors for Science undergraduates | Faculty of Science - McGill University;
<p>The tuition figures you mention are for international students. the high priced majors are “deregulated” by the Quebec government. The general consensus is that the government will soon deregulate all international tuition. Students currently enrolled are charged tuition on a cohort basis: the tuition rate you pay when you enroll will not increase during your 4 years at McGill</p>
<p>@tomofboston Is the constant tuition rate guarantee valid only for the students paying the deregulated tuition or for all international students in all faculties?</p>
<p>I’m a current Joint Honours Math/Econ student in my third year at mcgill.</p>
<p>I initially chose Arts over BA&SC aswell and that turned out to be the wrong choice. The resources available to arts students are quite bad compared to Science. Being part of Ba&Sc gives you access to the entire science internship centre and student services.</p>
<p>There are alot of funding opportunities for science students if you’re good academically.</p>
<p>I’ve had math profs ask me to work with them over the summer but I’ve had to decline since I cant get funding as an Arts student even though I’m in the a joint honours math program.</p>
<p>Thanks TeleX9. It sounds like the BA&SC gives you much of the benefit of a BSc but at a much lower cost that BSc.
Would you agree? My strengths are in sciences and modern languages so I’m interested in both sides of the house in any event.</p>