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U of T (Mississauga)

Visual Studies

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Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid to high 70s75%73–77%Mid-70s70–73%Low 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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  • ENG4U
  • Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published60340
What you studyCinematics & PhotographyDesignFine ArtAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomicsCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDanceDesignBusiness StudiesCinematics & PhotographyComparative Literary StudiesCreative Writing
What it isVisual Studies is the study of how images, film, photography, and design communicate meaning and shape culture. You'll learn theory, history, and hands-on practice across cinematography, photography, fine art, and design. This program suits students who want to understand visual culture deeply and develop creative skills, rather than train narrowly for a specific design or film production role.This program lets you study how societies, economies, and cultures interact across borders, drawing from fields like history, anthropology, economics, and international development. You'll examine global issues through multiple lenses rather than specializing in one discipline. It suits students curious about world affairs and international problems who want flexibility to explore different approaches before deciding on a deeper focus.You study the creative and business sides of art, film, design, and performance. This program combines hands-on work in fields like photography, animation, drama, and dance with classes in marketing and media studies, so you're not just making art — you're learning how to manage projects and reach audiences. It suits people who want careers in creative industries but also need to understand budgets, promotion, and how to run cultural organizations.You study how organizations and individuals use digital platforms and media to communicate with audiences, drawing from business strategy, creative writing, design, law, and sociology. Unlike a straight marketing or media studies program, this one explicitly connects social media tactics to broader social impact and strategic business goals. It suits people who want to understand both the creative and analytical sides of digital communication, and who benefit from hands-on co-op work experience.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommunicationsApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfo

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