Game Design and Development (BA) is a bachelor's degree in Film & Animation programme offered by Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 36,624 per year (CAD 9,645 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Film & Animation
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 9,645 / year
International tuition: CAD 36,624 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This four-year Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Development is delivered in a hybrid format at Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus, combining scheduled in-person classes with online coursework, and admits students in September, January, and May. The curriculum teaches students to design and build video games, board games, and escape rooms, covering game design theory, narrative and world-building, prototyping, programming, and visual art, alongside critical study of how games represent identity and culture. Students build a portfolio through iterative studio-style projects and collaborative development work. The program develops skills in storytelling, technical problem-solving, and creative production applicable across interactive media. Graduates pursue careers in game design, development, production, writing, and visual art, as well as broader roles in the interactive media and entertainment industries. Admission requires a senior English credit at 70 percent alongside the program's overall average.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Average admission range: mid 70s. Ontario Grade 12 requirements: English at 70%. International applicants: Grade 12 English at 70%.
