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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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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 wording80–83%Low 80s80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)80–83%Low 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published25
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign
What it isComputer Science is a four-year degree covering the design, development, and theory behind software and computer systems, with options to specialize in artificial intelligence or software engineering. The co-op stream lets you alternate between study terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who enjoy problem-solving and coding, and who want to build professional experience before graduating.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.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 itApplied to directlycomputer scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

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