Cert in Programme court de premier cycle en design des systèmes de jeux vidéo at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada is a certificate in Applied Design programme. The programme is delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Applied Design
Delivery: On Campus
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This short undergraduate certificate (programme court) in video game systems design at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 15-credit, in-person programme delivered on the Saguenay campus, with admission in the fall and winter terms. It offers a broad introduction to video game design, covering the core problems of game conception, an introduction to systems design and game economy, and foundational programming elements relevant to game development. The programme suits candidates who hold a college diploma (DEC), have completed prior university-level coursework, or hold a computing-related AEC with relevant experience, and who want a compact entry point into game design without committing to a full degree. Coursework is delivered in person at UQAC's Saguenay campus. As a short programme, it can serve as a standalone credential or as a stepping stone toward further study in game design or computer science.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Candidates must hold a Quebec DEC (or equivalent), or have completed a minimum of 15 university-level credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.3/4.3 and demonstrate sufficient motivation and interest in video games, or hold an AEC in a computing field along with relevant experience.
