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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.

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Carleton

Engineering – Software

OUAC CES

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Brock

Game Design

OUAC BGD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–80%75–80% (regular and co-op)73–80%Mid- to high 70s80–83%Low 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
  • +3 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
  • Recommended subjects:
  • 1 from 4U History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Language
  • ASM4U, AVI4M, ADA4M or ICS3C
  • ENG4U
  • One 4U math
  • 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published35
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesignCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesignAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics
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.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 study how to create video games from start to finish, learning programming, visual design, animation, sound, and storytelling. Unlike a pure computer science degree, this program balances technical skills with creative and business thinking, so you learn game engines, art, and how to actually launch a game. It suits people who want hands-on work making games rather than working only on backend code or studying game theory in isolation.You study the fundamentals of running a business: accounting, finance, human resources, and strategy, along with emerging areas like artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship. This co-op program alternates classroom learning with paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. It suits people who want hands-on business skills and prefer learning by doing rather than pure theory.
The door tomajors you reach through itsoftware engineeringApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

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