BSc (Honours) Interactive Computing at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

Our specialization in Interactive Computing prepares graduates to thrive at developing software, systems and interfaces that value immersive interactions for users. The focus on emerging technologies allows you to demonstrate your skills in interaction design and game development. You can enhance your Software Development degree through our five-year co-op option, or by completing an Honours Thesis project with a faculty advisor.

Faculty: Science | Duration: Four or five years | Study mode: full-time; co-op | Intake: September, January | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

You will study the underlying technologies used in computer games, educational software, mobile devices and other forms of interactive media through the science that informs it.

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed: Ux designer, Ui designer, Web designer, Computer programmer, Computer systems analyst, Data analyst, Digital game developer, Embedded systems engineer, Game developer, Game programmer, Game project manager, Interactive media developer, Interactive software developer, Level designer, Level editor, Machine learning engineer, Software developer, Software engineer, Systems analyst, Systems programmer, Technical support analyst, Web application manager, Web/mobile developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses is required. It is recommended that all three MCV4U, ICS4U and SPH4U be taken. Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Main intake: Fall (September) 2027 entry; a limited selection of programmes also offer a January start (winter applicants).

Ontario secondary school applicants for Fall 2027 apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC); the deadline is Friday, January 15 (2027).

International applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC or directly through the Ontario Tech international application (three programmes for a $100 application fee). Early Application Programs (Nursing Collaborative, Nursing Post-RPN, Medical Laboratory Science) close Friday, January 29; equal-consideration deadline for all other programmes is Wednesday, March 31; offer acceptance deadline is Monday, May 3; tuition deposit deadline is Friday, June 4.

Transfer applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC: Early Application Programs close Friday, January 29; all other programmes Wednesday, March 31.

January 2027 (winter) applications open in September and close at the end of October; the OUAC deadline is Friday, October 30, with documents due Friday, November 6.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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