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Choosing between co-op and thesis routes in Canadian CS masters

Co-op gets you work experience; a thesis keeps the PhD door open. How to choose.

Counsellor at a desk in front of a bookshelfCI Study EditorialCounselling team · 5 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Co-op gets you work experience; a thesis keeps the PhD door open. How to choose.

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