Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Applied Computer Science - Games Development in Vancouver Canada | British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
28,672
(c. USD20,732.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (BScACS) program provides cutting-edge computing expertise for technology careers. In the Games Development specialization, students combine creative thinking with in-depth programming knowledge across domains like game design, mathematics, and AI principles.
This gaming-focused track blends academic concepts with hands-on application, developing analytical abilities, solution-oriented approaches, and innovative thinking. The curriculum prepares graduates with essential competencies for the dynamic, expanding gaming field. Students apply all technologies and frameworks to real-world game development, testing, and project management, concluding with a capstone project that demonstrates their acquired expertise.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science (BScACS) is a two year degree completion program, meant to be taken after two years of post-secondary education in computing.
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 language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
Post-secondary education: A minimum of 60.0 credits of post-secondary education in Computing from a recognized institution, which consists of:
6.0 credits of English or communications
6.0 credits of math, with a minimum of 3.0 credits in discrete math
3.0 credits of statistics
27.0 credits of computing, with a minimum of 3.0 credits in each of the following seven courses:
Algorithms and data structures
Computer architecture
Database
Data communications and networking
Object-oriented programming
Procedural programming
Systems analysis and design
In addition to the above, acceptance into the following options is subject to the following requirements:
Games Development Option requires familiarity with C++.
Network Security Development Option requires familiarity with C.
18.0 of general education and/or other computing courses:
The BScACS Program Head will assess the equivalency of credits obtained from other institutions to ensure that graduation requirements are met.
IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.5 No band less than 5.5.
TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 86 No section score less than 20.
Tuition
CAD
28,672