College Pathways

Pathways to Game Design and Development (BA) at Laurier

Throughout your Game Design and Development degree, you will learn to communicate by creating playful and immersive experiences such as video games, board games and escape rooms as you take courses in Critical Game Design, Web Game Development, Environmental Storytelling and Ethics in Game Design.

Once you have accepted your offer, please consult Academic Advising and our Course Registration Guide to determine where you are with your program requirements, the specific courses you'll need to complete and the length of your academic journey at Laurier.

If you're successful in gaining admission to one of these pathways and wish to complete the Teaching Option, be aware that you'll need to take extra courses, which may lengthen the time needed to complete the Game Design and Development (BA) program.

Game–Design Advanced Diploma (Mohawk College)

Students who successfully completed Mohawk College’s Game – Design advanced diploma may be eligible for admission into the Game Design and Development (BA) program at Laurier’s Brantford campus via this 3+2 agreement.

• Required final average from this diploma program: 75%+
• Other admission requirements: 70%+ in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 10.0
• Number of Laurier credits required to graduate: 10.0

Anticipated Transfer Credits

These are the transfer credits you’ll receive if you are successful with this partnership:

• DD102 - Critical Game Design I
• DD151 - Visual Design for Games
• DD153 - Playful Programming
• DD271 - The Business of Game Development
• DD300 - Ethics in Game Design
• UX 100 - Design Thinking I: Foundations
• 1.5 credits: Game Design (100 level)
• 1.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 4.5 credits: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

2 or 3 Year College Diplomas

Students who have successfully completed 2 or 3 year college diploma at an Ontario college may be eligible for admission into the Game Design and Development (BA) program at Laurier's Brantford campus via this block transfer agreement.

• Required final average from an approved program: 75%+
• Other admission requirements: 60%+ in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 6.0 (2-year diploma) or 7.5 (3-year diploma)*
• Number of Laurier credits required to graduate: 12.5 to 14.0

*Your exact transfer credits will be determined based on your unique academic journey and outlined in a transfer credit assessment as part of your offer package.

Enhance or Diversify Your Degree

As a transfer student, you can add an option or minor in various fields to your honours BA degree to broaden and enhance your academic studies. Learn more about what options and minors are available to you.

Learn More About Transferring to Laurier

If you have additional questions about your transition to Laurier, financial aid for transfer students or transfer credit evaluation, visit our transfer students website. If you are interested in transferring into this program with an academic history different than what is outlined above, apply using the undergraduate application form and your transfer credits will be assessed on an individual basis and reported to you, along with your offer letter, upon admission to Laurier.

Note: Not all program requirements are reflected in these pathway descriptions. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic program and course requirements have been met. Refer to regulations in the academic calendar and connect with an academic advisor once you have accepted your offer.