3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70%“70% minimum” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 73–80%“Mid to High-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | MCV4UMHF4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 200 | — | 45 |
| What you study | Computer Science | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign |
| What it is | Computer Science at Trent is a degree in programming, algorithms, and how computers work at a fundamental level. You learn to write code, solve computational problems, and understand the theory behind software and systems. This is a traditional academic program rather than a work-integrated or professional track, so it suits students who want a broad foundation in computing before deciding on a career direction. | You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing. | This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Trent University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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- Mathematics and Its Applications (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Computer Science70–75%+
- Game Programming80–83%+
- Digital Media (BA) - School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design73–80%+
- Conception multidisciplinaire - apprentissage expérientiel (4 ans)75%+
- Concurrent Education with Sports Administration – Junior/Intermediate75%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.