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	TMU Professional Communication (Co-op Available) OUAC SMM Remove	York (Glendon) Ethics and Political Philosophy (BA, iBA) OUAC YYQ Remove	Saint Paul Baccalauréat ès arts spécialisé en éthique et enjeux sociaux contemporains (BA) (4 ans) OUAC OEP Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–75%“70-75%”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	70%“70% min.”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U FRA4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants) 5 additional +7 more on the program page	OSSD or equivalent Minimum of six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U or FRA4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA	—
First-year intakewhere published	125	—	—
What you study	Media and Communication Studies	Law & Criminology Philosophy Politics Social Policy	Interdisciplinary Studies Philosophy Politics Social Policy
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.	You study how societies should be organized and governed, combining philosophy, law, politics, and social policy to explore questions about justice, rights, and ethical decision-making. Unlike a straight philosophy or political science program, this one deliberately weaves together multiple disciplines to help you see how abstract moral principles connect to real laws and policies. It suits people who want to think deeply about how the world should work and aren't content with single-subject answers.	You study philosophy, politics, and current social issues together rather than in separate programs. This interdisciplinary approach lets you examine ethical problems — like inequality, justice, and policy — from multiple angles at once. It suits people who want to think deeply about society's problems and aren't sure whether philosophy, political science, or social studies fits them best.
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	13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average
Source	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	York University — Glendon on OUInfo	Saint Paul University on OUInfo

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