Hey everyone,

So, I'm in Grade 11 and I was planning on going into Game Programming as a career. Now, I've read from some forums, including this one, and a lot of people have suggested getting a Computer Science Degree. I tried checking the requirements for some random Game Dev job posting and I read that the requirement was a CS Degree as well. But I'm kind of confused because, well let me use University of Toronto as an example. It's CS Program gives you a "Bachelor of Science".

Now I know I'd learn all the skills neccesary and everything, but my question is, even though it says "Bachelor of Science", does it still count as a CS Degree? Would an employer except that if a CS Degree was a requirement?

I suppose this question is more of a general education question but I've actually been confused about this for quite a while.

Thanks everyone :D

- Adnan Zaman

As an aside, I would also look into Software Engineering (usually a BEng rather than a BSc) over Computer Science if you're specifically into programming, as it's somewhat more focused on the kind of work you'd be doing and more likely to introduce you to C++ earlier (instead of Java and web based stuff that you may encounter in Computer Science).

It does vary dramatically from course to course though, so it's always worth checking out both options.

You can't go wrong with a CS degree, as you'll cover enough ground in every aspect that touches game development that you won't have any issues specializing in this or that.

Wow, thank you everyone!
I'm finally not confused anymore, it all makes sense!

+1 to all of you!
Thanks again, you've all been great help :D

Wait hold on...One last question...
I was checking out the Game Development and Entrepreneurship Program at UoiT a while back and they seem pretty awesome, but they give a "Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)" http://www.businessandit.uoit.ca/undergraduate/bachelor-of-information-technology/game-development-and-entrepreneurship/index.php

So my question is...Would an employer still accept that? jjd, I read your explanation and I understand it totally...but this isn't really specializing in CS, more like teaching Game Development in general...Would it still be acceptable?

I know I should be more focused on the learning itself and not the name of the degrees (sounds kinda dumb I know xD)..but...Just wanna know if it would work out :D

-Adnan Zaman