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3 programs, side by side

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Carleton

Engineering – Software

OUAC CES

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Laurier (Waterloo)

Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA)

OUAC UZ

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–80%75–80% (regular and co-op)73–77%Mid-70s77–80%High 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
  • +3 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published298
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringAnthropologyArchaeologyClassical StudiesComparative Literary StudiesAnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies
What it isYou 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.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.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 itsoftware engineeringcommunicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencesociologymarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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