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Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording78–80%78%; co-op 80%77–80%High 70s80–83%Low 80s80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U and a second 4U Math (min. 75% average between the 2 maths)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • 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.
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BAScBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published45
What you studyComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware EngineeringBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement
What it isYou study how to design and build computer software and systems from the ground up, combining computer science theory with practical engineering problem-solving. This is more applied and hardware-focused than a pure computer science degree, and the co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. It suits people who want hands-on experience in real jobs while learning, and who prefer the structured engineering approach to software development.This program combines computer science and business study, so you learn both how to build software systems and how organizations work. Unlike a straight computer science degree, you'll take business courses alongside your programming and technical work. The co-op component means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies. It suits people who want technical skills but also care about the business side of how software gets made and sold.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 the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlycomputer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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