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Full	Ontario Tech Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media OUAC DGD Remove	Western Arts and Humanities OUAC EA Remove	Waterloo Honours Arts and Business (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WAB Remove	York Concurrent Education: Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (BEd) OUAC YFK Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	80–83%“Low 80s”	77–80%“High 70s”	77–87%“High 70s to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60% One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70% Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.	English, ENG4U	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)	In this concurrent program, graduates receive a Bachelor of Education as well as a Bachelor's degree in their chosen subject of major interest. Students must apply by selecting both the York Faculty that they are applying to and +4 more on the program page
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	Yes An online Faculty of Education Supplementary Information Form and supplemental fee are also required. Refer to the Faculty of Education website . Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	Available	Available	No
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	100	—	298	—
What you study	Business Studies Computer Games Information Systems Media and Communication Studies	Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & Photography Classical Greek Studies Classical Studies	Anthropology Archaeology Business Studies Classical Greek Studies	African StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesAnthropologyAsian Studies
What it is	You study how to design, build, and produce video games and interactive digital media. This program combines computer programming and game design with business and media skills, so you learn both the technical side and the creative direction needed to develop games professionally. It suits people who want to work in game studios or media companies and enjoy problem-solving through coding as much as visual storytelling.	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.	You study a subject like economics, anthropology, or Chinese alongside teacher training, so you earn both a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor's degree in your chosen field. Unlike a regular education degree, this concurrent program embeds your subject expertise from day one rather than adding it separately. It suits people who know they want to teach and have a clear subject they're passionate about.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	english languages philosophy	marketing	education
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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