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 | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 75% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4USCH4U |
| 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 | No | Available | No | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 120 | 275 | — | — |
| What you study | Computer ScienceInformation Systems | Creative WritingInformation ServicesMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology | AnthropologyArchaeologyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies | Aboriginal StudiesAfrican StudiesAnthropologyCinematics & Photography |
| What it is | You study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration. | This program combines the study of how people create, share, and interpret information across media and cultures. You'll choose from areas like creative writing, media studies, publishing, and information technology, rather than specializing in just one. The co-op option lets you work in communications or tech roles while you study, which suits people who want real-world experience alongside their degree and flexibility in choosing which communication field interests them most. | 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. | A Bachelor of Arts is a four-year degree where you study humanities and social sciences — subjects like English, history, psychology, anthropology, or environmental studies. You choose a major (or sometimes two) and take courses across different disciplines to build broad knowledge alongside deep expertise in your chosen area. This program suits students curious about understanding human culture, society, language, and ideas, who want flexibility to explore different fields before specializing. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | communications | communicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencesociology | criminologyenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencepsychology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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