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	Algoma Computer Science – Computer Games Technology/Creative Arts (BCOSC 4 year) OUAC JFG Remove	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%“65%+”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M Math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	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.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—
What you study	Computer Games Computer Science	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Information Systems
What it is	You study how to design and build video games, combining computer science with creative and artistic skills. Unlike a straight computer science degree, this program teaches both the technical coding side and the creative tools and design methods used in game development. It suits people who want to work in the games industry but need solid programming foundations as much as they need artistic or design ability.	You 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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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