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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–87%Mid 80s80–83%Low 80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • 1 additional 4U course
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) levels
  • Personal audition, interview and aural discrimination test
  • English, ENG4U
  • Any 4U English (a final grade of at least 70% is required)
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • For Anthropology; Economics; Political Science; Psychology; Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies; Social Development Studies; or Sociology: Data Management or any 4U, Mathematics is recommended but not required. For Economics: Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended.
  • IB and AP Requirements
  • IB Admission Information
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Applicants to the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Theatre programs will additionally complete an audition. Information on the audition process can be found here: https://sdm.queensu.ca/future-students/undergraduate-programs#audition-info
  • A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS after they apply.
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • 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
Marks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published15
What you studyEducation StudiesMusicAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesAnthropologyBusiness StudiesClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies
What it isYou study teaching methods and music theory, performance, and history together, so you graduate ready to teach music in schools. Unlike a regular music degree, this program embeds education training throughout, meaning you spend time in actual classrooms during your studies rather than adding it on afterward. It suits people who want to perform and teach music, or who know they want a teaching career but don't want to study music and education completely separately.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.An Honours BA in Arts lets you study humanities and social sciences subjects like English, anthropology, economics, drama, and creative writing over four years. You choose your own combination of courses rather than following a single fixed major, giving you flexibility to explore multiple disciplines. This program suits students curious about human culture, expression, and society who want broad knowledge across several fields before deciding on a specialization.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyenglishlanguagesphilosophyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them2 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoSt. Jerome's University on OUInfo

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