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Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A73–80%Mid to high 70s75%73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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  • ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published60340
What you studyArchitectureFacilities ManagementLandscape & Garden DesignCinematics & PhotographyDesignFine ArtAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomicsCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDanceDesign
What it isYou study how to design outdoor spaces — parks, gardens, campuses, streetscapes — combining art, ecology, and practical building knowledge. Unlike general design programs, landscape architecture focuses specifically on outdoor environments and includes technical skills in grading, drainage, and site planning. It suits people who want to solve real problems through design and enjoy working both creatively and analytically with land and plants.Visual Studies is the study of how images, film, photography, and design communicate meaning and shape culture. You'll learn theory, history, and hands-on practice across cinematography, photography, fine art, and design. This program suits students who want to understand visual culture deeply and develop creative skills, rather than train narrowly for a specific design or film production role.This program lets you study how societies, economies, and cultures interact across borders, drawing from fields like history, anthropology, economics, and international development. You'll examine global issues through multiple lenses rather than specializing in one discipline. It suits students curious about world affairs and international problems who want flexibility to explore different approaches before deciding on a deeper focus.You study the creative and business sides of art, film, design, and performance. This program combines hands-on work in fields like photography, animation, drama, and dance with classes in marketing and media studies, so you're not just making art — you're learning how to manage projects and reach audiences. It suits people who want careers in creative industries but also need to understand budgets, promotion, and how to run cultural organizations.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommunications
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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