Computer Games (BCompSc)
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc)
Why study Computer Games?
If you’re a gamer, you know how video games look from the outside. When you study Computer Games, you’ll learn to create games from the inside out. You’ll explore the relationships between graphics, game design, physics simulation, programming, artificial intelligence and player interfaces. As a computer scientist, you’ll have the expertise to fit those pieces together into an interactive experience.
Our state-of-the-art labs for 3D graphics, high-performance computing and artificial intelligence will give you experience with the tools you’ll use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:
- Represent graphical entities in 2D and 3D environments
- Design sophisticated computer games, with control over character movement, path finding, and world representation
- Integrate AI methods into the gaming process
Program details
A Bachelor of Computer Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
The core provides a basic and broad study of theory, mathematical basics, programming methodology, computer architecture, data structures, operating systems, and software engineering.
The Computer Games option deals with the design and implementation of computer games, and the tools and techniques that are useful in developing software for computer games. In addition to learning core computer science fundamentals you will be trained to have all the necessary skills covering areas such as computer graphics, game design, game programming, animation, artificial intelligence, physics simulation and player interfaces.
We offer an honours program to computer science students with high academic standing. You may apply to the honours program once you have completed 30 credits.
Minimum cut-off averages
- Quebec CEGEP: 28 overall, 26 math, Co-op (CRC): 30
- High School: B+ overall, B+ math
- University Transfers (internal/external): B+ overall, B+ math
- Bacc. français: 14 overall, 14 math
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 31 overall, 4 math
Course requirements for admission
CEGEP students
Admission is based on applicants’ overall Math and Physics (if applicable) CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC.
- For all BCompSc programs (except the Computer Systems Option):
MATH 103 or 201-NYA and 203 or 201-NYB and 105 or 201-NYC
Students completing a three-year technical DEC in a related field may also be eligible for admission without the specified profile provided they achieve a minimum overall CRC as indicated above and preferably a minimum of 24 in math and physics course(s) required for their CEGEP program. Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfer credits based on course equivalencies.
IB applicants
Math HL preferred but SL is acceptable. SL grade requirement may vary. Science HL or SL acceptable.
University transfers and mature students
Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may still be considered for admission, provided they have completed the majority of the prerequisite courses. Transfer credits may be considered on a course-by-course basis.
Prerequisites for university transfer applicants
The following courses are required in addition to the program and may be completed at another post-secondary institution prior to admission or at Concordia.
- For all BCompSc programs (except the Computer Systems Option):
Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra
You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.
Honours option available in all Computer Science programs. Students may apply to the Honours program once they have completed 30 credits and have maintained a GPA of 3.00
Physics is not required for entry to Computer Science Programs, except for Computer Systems.
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
We consider complete applications year round and we give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines. Late applications will be considered if places are still available for the fall term only.
| You've sent your application from: | Fall term deadline | Winter term deadline |
| Inside Canada | March 1 Certain programs have extended their deadlines. Please check program availability. |
November 1 Not all programs are available for this term. Please check program availability. |
| Outside Canada (International) | February 1 | September 1 |
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
Core courses
- Computer Science Core
- Complementary Core
Electives
- Computer Games Electives
- Computer Science Electives
- Mathematics Electives
- General Electives
See full curriculum details in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Sample classes
- Introduction to Game Development
- Computer Graphics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Animation for Computer Games
See all classes and read course descriptions.
Course sequences
See the course sequences for Computer Games.
The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. As a Co-op student, you will play a large role in assisting projects designed and implemented by professionals and may also:
- Gather requirements and specifications for projects and provide technical support
- Participate in quality assurance processes through programming, debugging and testing software
- Develop new or improve existing algorithms
Co-op students have completed work terms for employers such as:
- Ubisoft
- Electronic Arts
- Eidos
- Autodesk, Media and Entertainment
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