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undergraduate

Degree

Advanced Diploma - Game – Programming

Course code: #T163

undergraduate

Degree

Advanced Diploma - Game – Programming

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $16,895 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Winter-January 08-January-2024 2024-01-08

Overview

Advanced Diploma - Game – Programming

Whether it’s online or console, cellphone or PC-based, the game industry in Canada is large and growing rapidly. 

Game developers and publishers in the Greater Toronto Area range from small specialized units to mid-sized companies to Microsoft, Nintendo and other industry leaders.

Computer and game programmers are the fundamental resources for companies that develop, produce, distribute and market computer-based games. 

In fact, industry advisors tell us it is the technical skills that are most in demand – a demand that this George Brown program is focused on meeting.

Student in this three-year advanced diploma program, will learn the technical skills needed to be successful in the job market by learning “the language of gaming” (C and C++), as well as artificial intelligence, 3D graphics and much more.

You will also be taught by GBC's School of Design faculty throughout the program, working closely with design students to create games, explore all aspects of the game industry and learn to work in teams, just as you would in the industry. 

Note: Students who start the program in January (winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,395

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $16,895

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

54
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate
  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program: Level 8
  • CAEL: 60 (overall)

George Brown College’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (R115) program is a post-secondary program for international students that helps students learn English and will prepare them for post-secondary study and future employment. 

This EAP program will provide exciting student life opportunities through co- and extra-curricular events and workshops. 

EAP STARTING LEVEL*DUOLINGOIELTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTOEFL: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
OVERALLWRITING & SPEAKINGOVERALLSPEAKINGWRITING
9105+66.580-912222
895-1045.5662-792020
785-945.55.550-611818
675-845540-491514
565-744-4.54.531-391312
455-643.5426-30118
345-5433.519-2586
230-442.5310-1854
110-292.52.50-92.52.5

Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  • grade 12 English (C or U)
  • grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
  • Attending a program information session is highly recommended

 

China:

  • Minimum grade of 60% (especially in English and Math)
  • Minimum grade of C in required subjects

 

India:

  • Graduated from senior secondary school
  • Minimum overall of 60% in 10th and 12th Grade for all streams
  • Minimum overall of 50% in English in 10th and 12th Grade
  • 12th passing scores in English and Math. If no 12th Math, 50% in 10th Math is required.

 

Iran:

  • Minimum scores of 50% (10 out of 20) in English, Math, and required courses.

Career opportunities

  • Software Developer
  • Game Portal Developer
  • Website Developer
  • Service Technician
  • IP Owner

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