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” | 73–80%“Mid to High-70s” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4UMHF4U |
| 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 | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 200 | 45 | — |
| What you study | Computer Science | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign | Computer GamesComputer Science |
| 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. | 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. | You study the computer science and programming skills needed to design and build video games, rather than just the theory of computing. The program combines coding, game engines, and design principles so you learn both the technical and creative sides of game development. It suits people who want to work in the games industry and are comfortable learning to code. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Trent University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Digital Media (BA) - School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design73–80%+
- Computer Science70–75%+
- Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)70%+
- Visual & Performing Arts, Arts Management and Media73–77%+
- Conception multidisciplinaire - apprentissage expérientiel (4 ans)75%+
- Multidisciplinary Design- Experiential Learning (4 years)75%+
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.