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	Western Computer Science OUAC ECS Remove	Laurentian Computer Science – Game Design OUAC LKS Remove	TMU Computer Science (Co-op Available) OUAC SAB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	70%	75–80%“75-80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	one of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U One of: Biology, SBI4U +5 more on the program page	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U) 1 other grade 12 U/M Math 3 other grade 12 U/M courses A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses +3 more on the program page	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) One of Physics (SPH4U) or Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U) Either Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (preferred) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	500	—	—
What you study	Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering	Computer Games Computer Science	Computer Science
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 the computer science and programming skills needed to design and build video games, rather than just the theory of computing. The program combines coding, game engines, and design principles so you learn both the technical and creative sides of game development. It suits people who want to work in the games industry and are comfortable learning to code.	You study the theory and practice of computer programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development. This program lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience while you learn. It suits people who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are comfortable juggling work and study schedules.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Western University on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo

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