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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–80%“70%; co-op 80%” | 77–80%“High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op) | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 298 |
| What you study | Comparative Literary StudiesEnglish StudiesLinguistics | AnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies |
| What it is | 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. | This program combines arts courses — drawn from fields like English, history, economics, and creative writing — with business studies to prepare you for careers that value both analytical and communication skills. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements at real companies, giving you experience before you graduate. It suits students who want a broader education than straight business but need practical skills for the job market. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | marketing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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