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Laurentian

Architectural Studies

OUAC LDA

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Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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Brock

Game Design

OUAC BGD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%90%90%+80–83%Low 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4USPH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 2 grade 12 4U/M Math courses
  • 3 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • Statement of Interest and Portfolio
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Mathematics [one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Advanced Functions (MHF4U)]
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended subjects:
  • 1 from 4U History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Language
  • ASM4U, AVI4M, ADA4M or ICS3C
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements below, applicants must submit:
  • A portfolio to demonstrate their creativity and skills
  • A statement of interest (500-1000 words) to explain their interest in architecture as well as their choice of Laurentian University/McEwen School of Architecture
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • Non-academic requirements: Portfolio
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published135
What you studyArchitectureArchitectureDesignComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign
What it isArchitectural Studies teaches you how to design buildings and spaces, from sketching initial ideas to understanding how they're built and function. This program includes paid work terms where you apply what you're learning at real architecture firms alongside your classroom studies. It suits students who combine creative design thinking with interest in how buildings work technically and who want practical experience before or alongside their formal studies.Architectural Science is the study of how buildings work technically and functionally—covering structure, systems, materials, and design—rather than architecture as pure art. The co-op option lets you work at real firms alongside your studies, giving you paid work experience in the field. This program suits students who want to understand the practical side of building design and who value hands-on learning in an actual workplace.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 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.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitecturearchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

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