Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Game Programming in Nova Scotia Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
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Nova Scotia Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,352.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Game programmers create and integrate the software that powers video games. They collaborate with designers, artists, and other team members to build core game mechanics, interactive features, and interfaces. In this 2-year diploma, students work in a team-based studio setting, creating full game projects alongside peers from the Game and Interactive Art program.
Through industry-standard practices, you'll gain technical problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning, and C# programming skills using the Unity engine. Practical training covers essential game development concepts like object-oriented coding, algorithms, game systems, software structure, and programming techniques.
The program enhances creative thinking and teamwork through diverse projects. You'll experience the complete game creation process from concept to final product, mastering professional tools and workflows used for modern game development. You'll create refined work meeting industry standards, graduating with a professional portfolio demonstrating your technical abilities and innovative thinking.
Career paths
Graduates may pursue entry-level roles such as:
C developer, Unity/engine programmer, Game developer, General programmer, Software engineer, System architect
Gameplay coder, AI developer, Project lead, Game designer, Quality assurance tester
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma, or equivalent.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690