4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75–80%“75-80%” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” | 75% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | 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 | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl. | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 35 | — |
| What you study | Computer Science | Cinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign | Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology |
| What it is | You study the theory and practice of computer programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development. This program lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience while you learn. It suits people who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are comfortable juggling work and study schedules. | You study how to create video games from start to finish, learning programming, visual design, animation, sound, and storytelling. Unlike a pure computer science degree, this program balances technical skills with creative and business thinking, so you learn game engines, art, and how to actually launch a game. It suits people who want hands-on work making games rather than working only on backend code or studying game theory in isolation. | This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory. | You study computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Multidisciplinary Design- Experiential Learning (4 years)75%+
- Visual & Performing Arts, Arts Management and Media73–77%+
- Game Programming80–83%+
- Génie de la conception multidisciplinaire (4 ans)78%+
- Digital Media (BA) – Lassonde School of Engineering73–80%+
- Music and Computer Science (5-year double degree)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.