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Laurier (Brantford)

Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA)

OUAC UQ

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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%75% (regular and co-op)80–83%Low 80s73–77%Mid 70s73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 1 Math credit (4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • English at 60%
  • English at 60%
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Submit your application for admission to the OUAC by January 15, 2027 for guaranteed consideration to this program. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available.
  • In addition to applying for admission to York via the OUAC, applicants must complete an audition, interview and/or portfolio review.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published50150
What you studyCinematics & PhotographyCreative WritingDesignMedia and Communication StudiesCinematics & PhotographyMedia and Communication StudiesAnthropologyArchaeologyClassical StudiesComparative Literary StudiesAnthropologyArchaeologyClassical 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.You'll study how to plan, shoot, and produce films and videos from start to finish. This program goes deeper into the technical and creative sides of filmmaking than a general media studies degree would, with hands-on work in cinematography, lighting, editing, and storytelling. It suits people who want to work as directors, cinematographers, or producers rather than study media theory or work in broader communications roles.A Bachelor of Arts is a three- or four-year undergraduate degree where you study subjects in the humanities, social sciences, or sciences — at Laurier Brantford, that means choices like English, anthropology, computer science, creative writing, or environmental studies. You can focus on one major or combine two. This program suits students who want broad knowledge across disciplines and enjoy writing, analysis, and critical thinking rather than hands-on lab or professional training.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommunicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencesociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Brantford on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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