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 | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 77–87%“High 70s to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | 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 | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | No | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl. | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | — |
| What you study | Aboriginal StudiesAfrican StudiesArtificial IntelligenceAsian Studies | Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesComparative Literary StudiesEnglish Studies | Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies | African StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesAnthropologyAsian Studies |
| What it is | This program lets you study the ideas, cultures, and creative works that shape human society — choosing from subjects like English, history, languages, drama, and philosophy. Unlike science or engineering programs, humanities focus on interpretation, argument, and understanding rather than technical problem-solving. It suits people who enjoy reading, writing, discussing ideas, and exploring different cultures and time periods, and the co-op option lets you apply those skills in workplaces beyond campus. | You study English literature and language alongside comparative texts from other cultures and ancient languages. Unlike a straight English program, this one builds in cross-cultural perspectives, so you're reading works in translation and examining how stories and ideas travel across languages and time periods. It suits people who like close reading, cultural depth, and aren't intimidated by unfamiliar texts. | Arts and Humanities programs at Western let you study literature, history, languages, creative work, and visual art — subjects focused on human culture and expression rather than science or business. You can pursue a general BA, combine business with arts, earn a specialized BFA in fine art, or complete a shorter certificate or diploma. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements related to your field. This suits people drawn to writing, analysis, visual creativity, or understanding how societies and cultures work. | You study a subject like economics, anthropology, or Chinese alongside teacher training, so you earn both a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor's degree in your chosen field. Unlike a regular education degree, this concurrent program embeds your subject expertise from day one rather than adding it separately. It suits people who know they want to teach and have a clear subject they're passionate about. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | communicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophy | english | englishlanguagesphilosophy | education |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — St. George on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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