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	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG Remove	York Digital Media (BA) - School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design OUAC YFA Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	73–80%“Mid- to high 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required) 4 additional 4U/M courses 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	35
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Information Systems	Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Design
What it is	You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.	This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Lakehead University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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