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Diploma of Game Development
- Welland, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Three-year advanced diploma in game design, Art, Programming and production.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Game Development. Apply concepts related to six-term programme covering programming essentials in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- 2D and 3D animation
- AI programming
- Character and environment modelling
- Game concept art and design
- Graphics programming
- Level design
- Game production
- Gameplay programming
- UI programming and design
Curriculum
- Six-term programme covering programming essentials
- Object-oriented programming
- Game engine fundamentals and programming
- Artificial intelligence for gaming
- Game design
- Digital graphics techniques
- 3D animation
- Mathematics for gaming and two game development projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) plus a successful audition
- Grade/context: OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Mathematics or other courses for engineering
- Technology and design programmes
- No overall minimum average published.
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English, Programme-specific prerequisites.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the secondary diploma and transcript
- Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
- Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Media |
| Department | Game Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,150 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 169.