| | Game Design and Development (BA) | | |
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| School | Wilfrid Laurier University | | |
| Location | Waterloo, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 20,355
Full-time Graduate: 1,368 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 75% to 100% | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | English at 70%.
Transfer Requirements
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Prerequisites section.
International Admission Requirements
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:
Average admission range: mid 70s
Senior or grade 12 English at 70%
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]
Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.
College graduates applying to Laurier's Game Design and Development program may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements or articulation agreements with specific college partners.
Learn more about our college pathway opportunities. | | |
| Cost |
Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees. | | |
| Scholarships | | | |
| Description | Create games that truly matter with our Game Design and Development (GDD) program. Learn to design compelling video games, board games, and escape rooms that push the boundaries of gameplay and representation.
Develop vital skills in creativity, writing, visual design, critical thinking, and problem solving. Master the integration of programming and art to craft functional prototypes. Get ready to excel in the dynamic game industry, combining technical expertise with innovative creative vision.
This program is an in-person and hybrid program.
This program offers a Community Service-Learning component. | | |
| Next Steps | Request Info | | |