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LaSalle College Vancouver

Game Programming: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    3 years

  • Campus

    Vancouver

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    TBD

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Course Overview

Game Programming: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) at LaSalle College Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers. The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.

Student life (indicative)

Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene. The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

20.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Game Programming: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Game Programming: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Game Programming: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

20:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene. The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.

  • Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene.
  • The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Beach lifestyle
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Ski & mountain access

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio20:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers. The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.

  • Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers.
  • The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,211/mo
Food & Groceries£379/mo
Transport£114/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,929
Annual living costs£23,159/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,443/month (housing $1,533, food $480, transport $145). The most expensive city in Canada — offset by the world's best urban outdoor lifestyle.

  • Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,443/month (housing $1,533, food $480, transport $145).
  • The most expensive city in Canada — offset by the world's best urban outdoor lifestyle.