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Ottawa

English (4 years)

OUAC OVA

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Windsor

History

OUAC NKC

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Western

Arts and Humanities

OUAC EA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–80%70%; co-op 80%70%70% minimum average80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • 70% minimum average
  • ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70%
  • If you are interested in a double major, please choose a single major and contact
  • [email protected]
  • to see if the new double major can be created for you. You will need to meet the admission requirements for both subjects of major interest.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • 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
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op)Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyComparative Literary StudiesEnglish StudiesLinguisticsCeltic StudiesChinese StudiesClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies
What it isYou 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.You study how people, societies, and cultures have changed over time, using primary sources like documents, artifacts, and written records. History at Windsor lets you focus on specific regions or periods — such as Classical civilizations, East Asia, or Celtic cultures — and you can combine it with another subject as a double major. This program suits people curious about why the world works the way it does and who want to develop research and critical thinking skills applicable across many careers.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyhistoryenglishlanguagesphilosophy
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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