Cutoffs

3 programs, side by side

Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

Remove

Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

Remove
Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70%80–83%Low 80s77–80%High 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • ENG4U
  • Two 4U math (min. 75% in each)
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program, you will automatically be considered for the regular, non-co-op program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceInformation SystemsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceFinanceInformation Systems
What it isYou study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.You learn to design and code video games, combining programming skills with game design and storytelling. This program emphasizes building complete games from concept to finished product, rather than studying general computer science. It suits people who want to work in the game industry and have both technical problem-solving skills and creative ideas.You study how to use data and statistical tools to solve problems in finance and banking. The program combines computer science, mathematics, and finance, so you learn to build models and analyze trends rather than just learning finance theory or coding separately. It includes paid work terms with employers, giving you real experience before you graduate. This suits people who want a technical, analytical career in financial institutions or companies that rely on data to make decisions.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLakehead University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

Also compare with

Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.

Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.