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Western

Arts and Humanities

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Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low 80s73–80%Mid to high 70s73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UFRA4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, FEF4U, FIF4U, FSF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • FIF4U or FEF4U or FSF4U (EAE4U for Francophone applicants)
  • 4
  • additional
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published340
What you studyAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesBusiness StudiesCinematics & PhotographyComparative Literary StudiesComputer GamesCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDanceDesign
What it isArts 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.Professional Translation is a program where you study how to translate texts, documents, and media between English and French at an advanced level. Unlike a general language degree, it focuses specifically on translation skills and techniques across different fields like business, law, media, and literature. It suits people who are fluent in both English and French and want to turn that skill into a career.You study the creative and business sides of art, film, design, and performance. This program combines hands-on work in fields like photography, animation, drama, and dance with classes in marketing and media studies, so you're not just making art — you're learning how to manage projects and reach audiences. It suits people who want careers in creative industries but also need to understand budgets, promotion, and how to run cultural organizations.
The door tomajors you reach through itenglishlanguagesphilosophyApplied to directlycommunications
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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