Diploma in Game Development - Game Programming at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada is a diploma in Digital Media & Game Development programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 735 per credit.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Digital Media & Game Development
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
International tuition: CAD 735 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Game Development - Game Programming is a two-year diploma program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, offered as a specialization within NAIT's broader Game Development credential. The Game Programming specialization focuses on the logical design and technical aspects of game creation, covering behavioural systems, modular code assets, and animation and visual design principles. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard programming tools and software and are trained in the product development processes and workflows used in professional game studios. The program is delivered in a hybrid format combining on-campus and online instruction at the Main campus in Edmonton, with intakes in September and January. Graduates are prepared for roles such as games programmer, VR programmer, and games tester. The official program page does not detail work-integrated learning placement structure.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Minimum entrance requirements are Grade 11 Language Arts (English 20-2), Grade 11 Mathematics (Math 20-2 or Applied Math 20), and proof of English language proficiency. Applicants who do not meet these minimums but have completed DMIT 1001, COMP 1017, and ORGB1500 with an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 may request an admissions review. English or Math Academic Upgrading Placement Tests may be accepted in place of the Language Arts or Mathematics requirement.
