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	Western Computer Science OUAC ECS Remove	U of T (Mississauga) Communication, Culture, Information & Technology OUAC TMC Remove	OCAD Visual and Critical Studies (Art History) OUAC HVC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	Not published“N/A”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U One of: Biology, SBI4U +5 more on the program page	ENG4U Digital Enterprise Management also recommends one 4U math.	OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you are required to submit the following to be considered for admission: A 1-page Statement of Intent (300 words maximum) on why you would like to study art history in a studio setting. An original essay of 500 words on an annually assigned topic. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	500	275	—
What you study	Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering	Creative WritingInformation ServicesMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology	Creative Writing Design English Studies Fine Art
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.	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.	You study the history of visual art and design, learning to analyze images, objects, and cultural movements across time periods and societies. This differs from a studio art program because you focus on understanding and interpreting art rather than creating it yourself. It suits people who want to think critically about visual culture and understand how art reflects and shapes society.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	communications	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	None published by average
Source	Western University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	OCAD University on OUInfo

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