4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)” | 70%“70% minimum” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 70%“70% minimum” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No | No |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 200 | — | 200 |
| What you study | Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware Engineering | AgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences | AnthropologyArchaeologyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies | AccountingAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences |
| What it is | You study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. | Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field. | An Honours BA lets you specialize in one or more subjects from the humanities, sciences, and social sciences while building a broad education across different fields. You choose your major — such as English, Anthropology, Computer Science, or Creative Writing — and take courses in that area alongside electives that let you explore other disciplines. This program suits people who want depth in a subject they care about but also value exposure to different ways of thinking and fields of knowledge. | You study both business and science together as a combined honours degree, taking courses in fields like accounting, chemistry, computer science, or biology alongside business and economics. This differs from a straight business program because you develop scientific literacy and research skills, not just business knowledge. It suits people who want to understand how science and data work in real-world business contexts, or who haven't decided between these two interests yet. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | Applied to directly | communicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencesociology | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | Trent University on OUInfo |
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