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+ Add a program	BU Brock Applied Linguistics OUAC BAL ☆ Add to planRemove	Ontario Tech Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media OUAC DGD ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Sciences commerciales – Gestion des technologies d'affaires (4 ans) OUAC OWN ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid 70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	MCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U Strongly recommended subjects for Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology and Audiology majors: 2 from SBI4, SCH4U, SPH4U, MDM4U Strongly recommended subjects for Applied Linguistics/TESL majors: 1 from 4U History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Language +2 more on the program page	Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60% One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70% Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.	FRA4U or ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term. Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op), Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published	—	100	40
What you study	Linguistics	Business StudiesComputer GamesInformation SystemsMedia and Communication Studies	Business StudiesInformation SystemsManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative Studies
What it is	Applied Linguistics is the study of how language works in real situations — like teaching English to non-native speakers, helping people with speech disorders, or understanding how people communicate. Unlike a general linguistics program, applied linguistics focuses on solving practical language problems rather than just studying language theory. It suits people interested in education, healthcare, or communication who want hands-on skills alongside linguistic knowledge.	You study how to design, build, and produce video games and interactive digital media. This program combines computer programming and game design with business and media skills, so you learn both the technical side and the creative direction needed to develop games professionally. It suits people who want to work in game studios or media companies and enjoy problem-solving through coding as much as visual storytelling.	You study how businesses use technology and data to operate and make decisions. This program combines commerce fundamentals with information systems, so you focus on how companies manage software, networks, and digital tools rather than just general business. It suits people who want a business career but prefer working with technology and solving technical problems within an organization.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Brock University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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