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Full	Western Arts and Humanities OUAC EA ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Management & International Business (Co-op Only) OUAC TXB ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Honours Arts and Business (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WAB ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours (co-op option) OUAC GK ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–83%“Low 80s”	83–90%“Mid- to high 80s”	77–80%“High 70s”	75–80%“75 - 80% for all majors”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 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 application	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	Yes A Supplementary Application Form (SAF) is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
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	—	60	298	—
What you study	Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies	Business StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource Management	AnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies	AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies
What it is	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.	You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.	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.	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 it	englishlanguagesphilosophy	Applied to directly	marketing	communicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo

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