Overview

Ace the game creation process from concept to production in this Video Game Design and Development programme at Toronto Film School. Learn to design and programme your video games in a simulated studio environment. Work alongside driven peers and accomplished game creators.

Network with industry professionals inside and outside the classroom. Develop a complete portfolio of work that showcases your know-how to prospective employers. Graduate confident that you can score that dream job with a major gaming studio.

Career Directions

Game Play Programmer

Audio Programmer

QA Software Developer

Quality Assurance Tester

Project Manager

Game Designer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Digital Drawing
Game Modeling
Art and Design
Scripting for Games
Programming Logic
Game Platforms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Game Design View 47 other Bachelors in Game Design in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

60

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

50

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please submit a 300-500 word essay on why you want to attend Toronto Film School and your career goals for the video game industry. We’ll be assessing your overall understanding of the industry, and how you envision building a gaming career.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

40734 CAD / year

≈ 40734 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25442 CAD / year

≈ 25442 CAD / year

Additional Details

Rate per Term

Domestic: $6,116

International: $9,792

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career Directions

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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