Game Studies (GDip)

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Graduate Diploma in Game Studies

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Faculty and Administration

For a listing of program faculty and administrative contacts, please visit the program directory.

Program Description

The Graduate Diploma in Game Studies offers a pathway to a graduate level credential in Game Studies without producing a Thesis or Major Research Project. Typically, this pathway is offered on a full-time basis.

The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of candidates.

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a four-year Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or demonstration of experience studying and/or designing games, with an average of not less than 80% in the final 10 credits of undergraduate study. Students entering the program are expected to have foundational knowledge in game studies and/or design.

Diploma Requirements

Students pursuing the Graduate Diploma pathway are required to take six half-credit courses:

Two core courses (GAME 5P01 and GAME 5P02 )
Four elective courses

Students may select one half-credit course elective from another program with approval from the graduate program director. For a full list of graduate course offerings by subject area, please refer to the Courses tab in the navigation menu.