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PGCert in Game Level Design

Sheridan College

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

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PGCert in Game Level Design is a postgraduate certificate in Applied Design programme offered by Sheridan College in Oakville, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 3 semesters

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sheridancollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This three-semester graduate certificate, totalling 54 credits, was developed in response to industry need and simulates a realistic game-studio work environment in which designers, coders and artists integrate their skills. The programme focuses on game level design, covering the planning, prototyping and building of playable game levels alongside collaborative work with programming and art teams. The curriculum runs consecutively without a break between semesters. It suits graduates of a postsecondary diploma or degree program, as well as candidates with demonstrated competence through related work or educational experience, who want to specialise in level design within the game industry. Selection is based on previous academic achievement and the results of a portfolio submission. Graduates are prepared for roles as game level designers within game-development studios.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants require a postsecondary diploma or degree, or demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience; eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement and the results of a portfolio submission. Domestic applicants must submit postsecondary transcripts indicating courses completed to date to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's institution-wide English Proficiency Requirement for degree, master's and graduate-certificate programs: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT overall 88 (no section below 21), PTE Academic overall 60 (no section below 57), or Duolingo English Test overall 115 (no sub-score below 95).

About Sheridan College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Students: 26,500
Programs: 254
Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Game Level Design award?

Sheridan College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Game Level Design take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

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