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” | 75–80%“75 - 80% for all majors” | 75–80%“75 to 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| 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 | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 300 | — | — |
| What you study | Information SystemsInformation TechnologyMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesCreative Writing |
| 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. | A BA Honours at Guelph lets you specialize in one of nine humanities and social science subjects — from English to Economics to Fine Art — while completing a standard four-year degree. The co-op option integrates paid work terms into your studies, letting you gain professional experience in your field alongside classroom learning. This suits students who want depth in a particular subject and prefer learning through both study and real-world application. | A BA General with an Area of Concentration lets you study one subject in depth — say English Studies or Economics — while taking electives across other humanities and social sciences. Unlike a specialized honours program, this approach gives you flexibility to explore multiple fields without committing fully to a single discipline. It suits students who have a clear interest in one area but want room to discover related subjects and keep career options open. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | communications | communicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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