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+ Add a program	BU Brock Applied Linguistics OUAC BAL ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Arts and Humanities OUAC EA ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Honours Arts and Business (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WAB ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid 70s”	80–83%“Low 80s”	77–80%“High 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
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	English, ENG4U	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%. Prospective students applying to Fine Arts will need to submit a portfolio. For the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), students must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a Statement of Interest by February 28, 2026. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl.	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	298
What you study	Linguistics	Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies	AnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek 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.	Arts and Humanities programs at Western let you study literature, history, languages, creative work, and visual art — subjects focused on human culture and expression rather than science or business. You can pursue a general BA, combine business with arts, earn a specialized BFA in fine art, or complete a shorter certificate or diploma. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements related to your field. This suits people drawn to writing, analysis, visual creativity, or understanding how societies and cultures work.	This program combines arts courses — drawn from fields like English, history, economics, and creative writing — with business studies to prepare you for careers that value both analytical and communication skills. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements at real companies, giving you experience before you graduate. It suits students who want a broader education than straight business but need practical skills for the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	englishlanguagesphilosophy	marketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Brock University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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