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2 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.

Algoma

English (BA 3 year)

OUAC JAH

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Ottawa

English (4 years)

OUAC OVA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording65%65%+70–80%70%; co-op 80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • 5 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyComparative Literary StudiesEnglish StudiesComparative Literary StudiesEnglish StudiesLinguistics
What it isA three-year English degree focused on reading and analyzing literature across different cultures and time periods, plus the study of language itself. It differs from a four-year honors program in breadth rather than depth — you'll complete fewer advanced courses but still gain solid grounding in literary criticism and writing. This suits people who want to study literature seriously without committing to the longer credential or intensive research focus of an honors stream.You study literature, language, and writing in English and other languages. The co-op option lets you alternate semesters of class with paid work terms at cultural organizations, media companies, or educational institutions, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits people who want deep knowledge of how language and stories work and who value hands-on experience in fields like publishing, communications, or teaching.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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