Overview

About the Program

The Computer Systems (Games Development Option) program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology is a multi-disciplinary program that combines creativity with advanced knowledge in a range of computer programming areas. It is designed to equip students with the critical skills required to succeed in a fast-paced and rapidly growing industry.

Students will learn advanced programming techniques, game design (including visuals and audio), higher-level mathematics (3D graphics, calculus, analytical geometry, linear algebra), physics and artificial intelligence concepts. The program includes a variety of tools and frameworks used in the industry such as Unity3D, and OpenGL. These tools and frameworks are put to practical use in the development, testing and management of game applications, ultimately culminating in a major project showcasing students’ skills.

Upon graduation, students will have developed skills that are highly marketable and transferable, giving them the flexibility to pursue careers in game development, as well as in other areas of software development such as a computer programmer or software engineer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Games Development

Software Engineering

Games Design Fundamentals

Critical Reading and Writing

Linear Algebra and Applications for Computing

Storytelling Techniques in Games

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Game Design Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 259 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a pre-assessment with the program area to identify pre-entry courses and have their work experience reviewed and assessed prior to applying

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:

English Studies 12 (67%) or

English First Peoples 12 (67%) or

Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or

3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution

Post-secondary education: A minimum of 60.0 credits of post-secondary education from a recognized institution, of which 42.0 credits must include:

6.0 credits of English or communications

6.0 credits of math, including 3.0 credits of discrete math

3.0 credits of statistics

27.0 credits of computing

Work Experience: A minimum of 3 months relevant work experience (450 hours). This requirement will be reviewed by the program area during the pre-entry assessment.

Tuition Fee

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International

26670 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13335 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

7118 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3559 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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