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Carleton

Engineering – Software

OUAC CES

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Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–80%75–80% (regular and co-op)73–77%Mid-70s73–80%Mid- to high 70s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UICS4UMHF4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
  • +3 more on the program page
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including:
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U)
  • Minimum combined 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&MgtBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published35
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesignComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurship
What it isYou study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate.You study how to build computer systems that learn and make decisions on their own, using mathematics, programming, and data analysis. This program pairs computer science fundamentals with a focused specialization in artificial intelligence techniques and applications. A co-op component lets you work terms in industry alongside your studies. It suits people who want hands-on experience applying AI to real problems while completing their degree.This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itsoftware engineeringApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

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