Diploma - Game (Programming)
- 2 years
- Duration
- 18,351 CAD/year
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Cornwall / Canada
- Location
- St. Lawrence College, Canada
- School
Program description
Game programming is a multibillion-dollar business that is one of the world's fastest growing. The video game industry requires skilled programmers who can write optimized and efficient code for PCs, gaming consoles, web pages, cell phones, and other devices. Game - Programming is for you if you are creative and enjoy having control over the action.
The program content introduces you to fundamental gaming principles such as C++, C#, scripting languages, web development, and database storage strategies. You will master mathematical calculations for advanced programming techniques such as graphics and artificial intelligence. (artificial intelligence) and multiplayer networked gaming. Examining and implementing 3-dimensional games utilizing industry standard libraries and game engines will enhance your knowledge. In addition to adequate documentation and team interactions, portability, modularity, and efficiency of code are stressed at all stages of education.
Game Programming graduates gain a solid foundation in software design methodology and programming.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Communications for College
- Programming Fundamentals 1
- Introduction to Gaming
- Computer Graphics & Modelling
- Web Design and Database Fundamentals
- General Education Course
Semester 2
- Object Oriented Programming
- Programming Fundamentals 2
- Mobile Web Development
- Game Engines 1: Fundamentals
- Technical Mathematics
- General Education Course
Semester 3
- Communications 2
- Graphics Programming 1
- Artificial Intelligence
- Network Programming
- Game Engines 2: Advanced Scripting
- Mathematics for Games
- Physics for Games
Semester 4
- Game Ethics and Legalities
- Game Scripting
- Capstone Project
- Graphics Programming 2
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Online General Education Online
Price
- Tuition 16,430 CAD
- Program Fees 150 CAD
- Ancillary Fees 1,771 CAD
Total tuition per 2 semester (one year) 18,351 CAD
Fees are estimates only
Requirements for applicants
Admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 12 Math at the C, U or M level
English Proficiency requirements are:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Academic - Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (SDS requires an overall 6.0, with no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) or Home Edition - 78
- TOEFL Computer-based Test - 213
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL. In-person or Online)* - overall 60
- EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency)* - pre 1
- The Michigan English Test* - Overall 58 with no individual score below 56, ECCE/ECPE 650 or higher
- Cambridge English Proficiency* - 173
- Duolingo (Temporarily accepted)* - 105
- Pearson Test of English -Academic (Online & In-person) - 55
*Note: Students from India are not eligible to submit the results of this test as proof of English proficiency.
About the university
St. Lawrence College has campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall, Ontario. Our secure neighborhoods combine small-town atmosphere with big-city attractions, like shopping, eating, and nightlife.
The institution has 6,700 full-time and 20,000 part-time students in 89 academic programs and 829 full- and part-time employees, including 414 professors.
With modern, expansive facilities in three vibrant eastern Ontario cities and a solid track record of excellence, St. Lawrence College still combines all the benefits of a world-class education with the advantages of small-town living and personal attention to detail.
