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Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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Ottawa

Informatique (4 ans)

OUAC ORJ

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%75% (regular and co-op)80–83%Low 80s80–83%Low 80s78–80%78%; co-op 80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 1 Math credit (4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in mathematics.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Submit your application for admission to the OUAC by January 15, 2027 for guaranteed consideration to this program. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available.
  • In addition to applying for admission to York via the OUAC, applicants must complete an audition, interview and/or portfolio review.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published5015058
What you studyCinematics & PhotographyCreative WritingDesignMedia and Communication StudiesCinematics & PhotographyMedia and Communication StudiesComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInformation Technology
What it isYou study how to create and produce media across film, photography, writing, and design, learning both the technical skills and creative thinking behind what you see on screens and in print. Unlike a pure communication theory program, this one emphasizes hands-on production and design work alongside studying media's role in society. It suits people who want to make things, not just analyze them, and who enjoy combining visual, written, and conceptual work.You'll study how to plan, shoot, and produce films and videos from start to finish. This program goes deeper into the technical and creative sides of filmmaking than a general media studies degree would, with hands-on work in cinematography, lighting, editing, and storytelling. It suits people who want to work as directors, cinematographers, or producers rather than study media theory or work in broader communications roles.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.Informatique is a four-year computer science program taught in French. You study how to design, build, and troubleshoot software and systems, from programming languages to networks and databases. The co-op version lets you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real job experience alongside your degree; the regular version is full-time study only.
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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 them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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