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Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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York (Markham)

Digital Technologies (BASc)

OUAC YTA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80%73–80%Mid to High-70s80–83%Low 80s77–87%High 70s to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SPH4U
  • SCH4U
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U)
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or M courses (4U math recommended)
  • No prerequisite below 75%
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)Bachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published8845100
What you studyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware EngineeringComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInformation Technology
What it isComputer engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option.This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production.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.This program teaches you applied engineering and IT skills together, focusing on how to design, build, and manage digital systems and software in real-world settings. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances hands-on technical work with engineering principles. It suits students who want practical technical training and are comfortable mixing math-heavy coursework with project-based learning.
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Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See themNone published by average
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoYork University — Markham on OUInfo

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