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4 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.

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Algoma

History (BA 4 year)

OUAC JBD

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Nipissing

Bachelor of Fine Arts

OUAC PFA

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Ottawa

Acting (3 years)

OUAC OCB

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Lakehead

Arts One (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording65%65%+70%Min. 70%70%70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • 5 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • ENG4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • If you are admitted to the BFA, you are required to successfully complete the BFA portfolio review by the end of your third year of study to remain in the BFA program.
  • For more information about these admission requirements, contact the Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts.
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • Audition
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoNoNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyHistoryFine ArtDramaFine ArtAnthropologyEconomicsEnglish StudiesFine Art
What it isA four-year Bachelor of Arts in History means you study the past — events, people, societies, and how they shaped the world — through reading primary sources, analyzing interpretations, and writing essays. Unlike a shorter history diploma or certificate, this degree gives you time to specialize in particular periods or regions and develop research skills expected in graduate study or professional work. It suits people who enjoy reading, debate, and asking "why did things happen this way?"A Bachelor of Fine Arts focuses on developing your skills in visual art — drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and related media — through studio practice and art history study. Unlike a general arts degree, a BFA is a specialized program where most of your time goes to making and critiquing art rather than surveying broader disciplines. It suits people who want to develop a strong artistic voice and portfolio, whether they're aiming toward a career as a professional artist or exploring art as a serious creative pursuit.You study acting and performance, learning technique, character work, and stagecraft through classes and frequent performances. The BFA is a specialized, more intensive degree focused entirely on theatre and performance, while the BA lets you combine acting with other university subjects. This suits people who want hands-on training in acting and are ready to spend significant time rehearsing and performing.Arts One is a broad first-year program that lets you explore multiple humanities and social science subjects — including anthropology, history, English, economics, and geography — before deciding on a major. Unlike applying directly to a single program, this approach gives you time to sample different disciplines and find the right fit before committing. It suits students who are curious about ideas and society but aren't yet certain which direction they want to specialize in.
The door tomajors you reach through ithistoryApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceAlgoma University on OUInfoNipissing University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfo

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