Turn Your Passion for Gaming Into a Career in Game Development
Learn to code and build real game engines in LaSalle College Montréal’s DCS in Computer Science Technology – Video Game Programming Profile, developed in collaboration with leading game studios. This program prepares you for a career in the dynamic world of game development, equipping you with the technical and creative skills required to work on AAA titles, join indie game studios, or even create your own video games and apps.
Located in Montréal, one of the top gaming industry hubs in North America, this program offers immersive training and access to a vibrant network of developers, studios, and tech employers.
What You Will Learn
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Programming languages used in game development (C++, Java, C#, Python)
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Game engine development and scripting (Unity, Unreal Engine)
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2D and 3D game mechanics and physics
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Artificial intelligence for games and non-player character behavior
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User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design for games
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Game world architecture and level design
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Game testing, debugging, and quality assurance workflows
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Industry-standard tools and version control systems (Git, Perforce)
Career Opportunities
This hands-on program opens the door to exciting careers in the gaming and interactive entertainment industry. Graduates may work in roles such as:
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Video Game Programmer
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Game Engine Developer
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Gameplay or AI Programmer
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Game Tester / QA Analyst
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Mobile App Developer
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Game Designer (Technical)
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Indie Game Developer
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AR/VR Developer
Program Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
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Develop interactive gameplay using industry-standard programming languages
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Build and maintain game engines and mechanics for immersive player experiences
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Solve complex technical challenges related to performance, AI, and physics
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Create and implement design elements such as environments, interfaces, and character logic
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Test games rigorously to ensure functionality, balance, and bug-free performance
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Collaborate effectively with designers, artists, and producers in a game development pipeline
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have obtained at least 50% in Grade 12 Mathematics.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 Overall with 6.5 in Writing PTE: 50, with 58 in Writing TOEFL (iBT): 87-88(6.5)
After you submit your application and are accepted, the school will give you an Education Services Contract. This contract includes all the important rules about payments, cancellations, and refunds.
✅ Refund – Cancellation Before the Course Starts
If you cancel the course before it begins:
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You will get most of your money back.
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The school can only keep a small fee — up to 10% of the total course price or what the government allows (whichever is less).
✅ Refund – Cancellation After the Course Has Started
If you cancel the course after it starts:
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The school can charge you for:
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The part of the course you already completed (calculated in months, lessons, or credits).
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A small penalty — up to 10% of the course price, minus any admission or registration fee you already paid.
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✅ Refund – Wrongful Admission by the School
If the school admits you without following proper rules:
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You can cancel the contract and request a full refund.
✅ Refund Processing Timeline
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Once you cancel, the school must return any extra money you paid within 10 days.
❌ No Full Refund – Cancellation After Course Has Started
If you cancel after the course begins:
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You still have to pay for:
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The portion of the course you completed.
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A penalty fee — up to 10% of the course price, minus the admission fee.
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❌ No Refund – Non-Refundable Admission/Registration Fee
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The admission or registration fee is non-refundable, unless the school made a mistake in admitting you.
❌ No Refund – Course Mostly Completed
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You will not get a refund if the amount of the course you've already completed (in time or lessons) matches or exceeds what you paid.
- Application Fee: $50
- LOA Deposit: $200
- Annual Tuition Fee: $19,308.60
- Total Tuition Fee: $57,926
- Course Duration: 3 years
- Credentials: D E C
- Intake: September
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Copy of passport
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All academic transcripts
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Student's Birth certificate
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All academic certificates
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IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
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Student Email ID:
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Student Contact No:
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Student Address:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
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Stamped copy of visa
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LOI
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Study permit
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Canadian Address:
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Canadian Contact No: