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	Western Media & Communications Studies OUAC EI Remove	Western Arts and Humanities OUAC EA Remove	Queen's Concurrent Education/Arts OUAC QB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”	87–90%“High 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English, ENG4U	English, ENG4U	ENG4U 5 additional 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	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	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	Bachelor 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, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, BA/BEd
First-year intakewhere published	300	—	175
What you study	Information Systems Information Technology Media and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology	Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & Photography Classical Greek Studies Classical Studies	Aboriginal Studies Classical Greek Studies Classical Studies Comparative Literary Studies
What it is	This program combines the study of media, communication, and information technology — learning how messages are created, shared, and understood across digital and traditional platforms alongside practical IT skills. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work placements in media, tech, or communications companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree. It suits students interested in how technology shapes storytelling and public conversation, who want hands-on workplace experience before graduating.	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.	In this program, you study an Arts subject — such as English, Economics, Drama, or Environmental Studies — while simultaneously earning your teaching qualification. Unlike a regular BA where you add teacher training after, you complete both degrees together over four years, so you graduate ready to teach your subject in Ontario schools. It suits students who know they want to teach a specific subject and want to combine their subject expertise with education training from the start.
The door tomajors you reach through it	communications	english languages philosophy	education
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	None published by average
Source	Western University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo

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