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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.

	TMU Professional Communication (Co-op Available) OUAC SMM Remove	U of T (Mississauga) Communication, Culture, Information & Technology OUAC TMC Remove	Ontario Tech Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries (Co-op) OUAC DLD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–75%“70-75%”	73–80%“Mid to high 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	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)	ENG4U Digital Enterprise Management also recommends one 4U math.	Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	125	275	—
What you study	Media and Communication Studies	Creative WritingInformation ServicesMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology	Creative Writing Journalism Media and Communication Studies
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.	This program combines the study of how people create, share, and interpret information across media and cultures. You'll choose from areas like creative writing, media studies, publishing, and information technology, rather than specializing in just one. The co-op option lets you work in communications or tech roles while you study, which suits people who want real-world experience alongside their degree and flexibility in choosing which communication field interests them most.	You study creative writing, journalism, and media communication — how to write stories, report news, and create content across different platforms. This co-op program requires you to work terms in actual creative or media companies, so you alternate between school and paid work in the field. It suits people who want hands-on experience in writing and digital media before they finish their degree, not just classroom learning.
The door tomajors you reach through it	communications	communications	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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