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Published rangetheir exact wording75%75% (regular and co-op)73–80%Mid to high 70sNot publishedN/A75–80%75 - 80% for all majors
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 1 Math credit (4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional U/M courses
  • Prerequisites for Economics and Mathematical Economics include:
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you are required to submit the following to be considered for admission:
  • A 1-page Statement of Intent (300 words maximum) on why you would like to study art history in a studio setting.
  • An original essay of 500 words on an annually assigned topic.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published5060
What you studyCinematics & PhotographyCreative WritingDesignMedia and Communication StudiesCinematics & PhotographyDesignFine ArtCreative WritingDesignEnglish StudiesFine ArtAnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies
What it isYou study how to create and produce media across film, photography, writing, and design, learning both the technical skills and creative thinking behind what you see on screens and in print. Unlike a pure communication theory program, this one emphasizes hands-on production and design work alongside studying media's role in society. It suits people who want to make things, not just analyze them, and who enjoy combining visual, written, and conceptual work.Visual Studies is the study of how images, film, photography, and design communicate meaning and shape culture. You'll learn theory, history, and hands-on practice across cinematography, photography, fine art, and design. This program suits students who want to understand visual culture deeply and develop creative skills, rather than train narrowly for a specific design or film production role.You study the history of visual art and design, learning to analyze images, objects, and cultural movements across time periods and societies. This differs from a studio art program because you focus on understanding and interpreting art rather than creating it yourself. It suits people who want to think critically about visual culture and understand how art reflects and shapes society.A BA Honours at Guelph lets you specialize in one of nine humanities and social science subjects — from English to Economics to Fine Art — while completing a standard four-year degree. The co-op option integrates paid work terms into your studies, letting you gain professional experience in your field alongside classroom learning. This suits students who want depth in a particular subject and prefer learning through both study and real-world application.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommunicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See themNone published by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoOCAD University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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