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 | 70–75%“70-75%” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 70–73%“Low 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Certificate, Cert | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 125 | — | — |
| What you study | Media and Communication Studies | Human Resource ManagementPoliticsSocial Policy | Business StudiesComparative Literary StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesLinguistics |
| What it is | Professional Communication teaches you how to write, speak, and present effectively for real workplaces — covering writing for media, digital platforms, business, and public relations. Unlike a general media studies program, this one focuses on practical skills employers want: clear messaging, audience analysis, and professional communication strategy. It suits people who are strong writers, comfortable speaking in front of others, and interested in working for organizations, companies, or media outlets where clear communication matters. | Labour Studies examines how work, employment, and workers' rights function in society through the lenses of politics, human resources, and social policy. Unlike a general business degree, it focuses on labour relations, workplace justice, and policy rather than management techniques alone. This program suits people interested in union work, employment law, labour advocacy, or human resources roles where understanding worker perspectives matters. | This program combines business studies with social sciences — covering how companies interact with society, economics, politics, and culture. Unlike a straight business degree, you study sociology, communication, literature, and politics alongside core business courses to understand the human and social side of organizations. It suits students interested in business who also want to explore ethics, culture, and how society shapes markets. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | communications | 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 | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech 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.
- Strategic Communications, Social Media & Society70–73%+
- Innovation sociale (Baccalauréat ès arts spécialisé) (4 ans)70%+
- Social Innovation (Honours Bachelor of Arts) (4 years)70%+
- Professional Translation (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Undeclared Arts (First Year Studies Only)70–75%+
- Études des conflits et droit humains (4 ans)70–80%+
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.