BA/BS in Baccalauréat en développement de jeux vidéo is a bachelor's degree in UX & Human-Computer Interaction programme offered by Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:UX & Human-Computer Interaction
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 25,000 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Bachelor's degree in video game development at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 90-credit, on-campus program with admission in fall and winter terms. The program trains versatile computer science professionals for the video game industry, covering all stages of game creation along with software design, development, and maintenance, graphics programming, artificial intelligence, computer networks, security, and web development, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork. Students choose one of three concentrations: advanced programming with engines and multiplayer networks; 3D modelling tools and graphics rendering; or game systems and economy design. The 90-credit structure comprises 19 core courses, 15 credits from the chosen concentration, 15 credits of electives, and one language course. Admission requires a DEC in a science-related profile with a minimum R-score of 25, or a diploma from outside Quebec with a minimum average of 13 on 20, or at least 15 completed university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.6 on 4.3, or at least two years of relevant full-time IT experience. All applicants must complete calculus and linear algebra courses before entry.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.60 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission follows UQAC's base system, with intake each fall and winter. Quebec DEC holders qualify with a DEC in Natural Sciences, in Science/Computer Science/Mathematics, or in Science/Letters/Arts, or any DEC satisfying the program's mathematics prerequisites, and a minimum R-score of 25 (applicants scoring 23-25 may be considered if their average exceeds the group average in 75% of relevant subjects). Applicants from outside Quebec qualify with a diploma demonstrating basic science knowledge obtained after at least 13 years of schooling and a minimum average of 13 on 20 (11-13/20 may apply for review). University-route applicants need at least 15 completed university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.6 on 4.3. Applicants may also qualify under the sufficient-preparation base with at least two years of full-time relevant IT experience, documented by an employer. All applicants must complete Calculus I and II and Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry before entry.
