3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 65%“65%+” | 73–80%“Mid to High-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 500 | — | 45 |
| What you study | Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign |
| What it is | Computer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate. | You study how to design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree. | This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Digital Media (BA) - School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design73–80%+
- Computer Science70–75%+
- Visual & Performing Arts, Arts Management and Media73–77%+
- Game Programming80–83%+
- Conception multidisciplinaire - apprentissage expérientiel (4 ans)75%+
- Multidisciplinary Design- Experiential Learning (4 years)75%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.