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100 Niagara College Boulevard,Welland,Ontario (ON)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design at Niagara College

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design at Niagara College
Course Duration 4 Years
Course Intake Sep
Course Details Website Link Visit Website 
Course Level Undergraduate
Tution Fees $ 16,150
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 79
PTE 0

Highlights

  • This is a unique dual-credential program that grants a four-year Bachelor of Arts-Game Design degree from Brock University and a three-year Advanced Diploma in Game Development from Niagara College, completed in four years.

  • Hundreds of hours of hands-on, applied learning in state-of-the-art computer labs with dual full HD monitors.

  • Practical individual and collaborative game development experience, including team projects where students conceive, design, develop and showcase original game titles.

  • Explore the creative and cultural context of games; gaming history; platforms; and design and production paradigms as well as game design, art creation techniques and game creation and production.

  • Attend Brock University and Niagara College concurrently, while collaborating with NC Bachelor of Science (Game Programming) students as part of development teams that conceive, design, plan and develop gaming projects to strengthen programming skills and expertise.

Career Opportunities

  • 2D and 3D animation
  • Concept art and design
  • Environment and character modelling
  • Game level layout and design
  • Game software production and development
  • Game world and content design
  • Game graphics development
  • Graphical user interface design
  • Lighting design

Niagara college Highlights

Type of College Public
Establishment Year 1967
Type of Campus Urban
Housing Available
Number of Programs 130+
Number of Campuses 2
Full-time Students 12,000+
International Students 4,700+
Intake Seasons Fall, Winter, Spring

Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

Program Tuition Fee(per year)
Diploma/Certificate 13,350-14,550 CAD
Undergraduate Degree 14,550 CAD
Graduate 16,550 CAD

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

Category Expense (per year)
Double Occupancy Suite 7,400 CAD
Quad Occupancy Suite 3,840 CAD
Homestay 9,000 CAD

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

  • Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
  • Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

Service Fee 632 CAD per term
Medical Insurance 70 CAD per month
Bus fee 192.50 CAD per term
Books and Supplies 2,500 CAD
Personal and Miscellaneous Expenses 2,000-8,000 CAD

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.

Where to Apply Online Application Portal
Application Fee 100 CAD
Application Deadlines for International Students(Recommended) Spring 2020: October 30, 2020; Fall 2020: February 1, 2020; Winter 2021: June 8, 2020
Documents Required Transcripts, LOR, SOP
English Language Requirement IELTS: Overall 6.5(no band under 5.5)
TOEFL PBT: 550
TOEFL iBT: 79 - 80(minimum 22 in writing and speaking)
Niagara College Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate $ 16,630
Postgraduate  14,987
Niagara College Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living $ 9,620
Campus accommodation $ 4,530
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
Niagara College English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.0
IELTS Postgraduate 6.5
TOEFL Undergraduate 79
TOEFL Postgraduate 79
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
Niagara College University Contact Details
Niagara College Address
100 Niagara College Boulevard,Welland 100 Niagara College Boulevard L3C 7L3
Niagara College Email
international@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Phone
+905-735-2211 ext 7804