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+ Add a program	U of T (Mississauga) Visual Studies OUAC TEV ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Arts and Humanities OUAC EA ☆ Add to planRemove	SJU St. Jerome's Honours Arts and Business (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WJB ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	80–83%“Low 80s”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U	English, ENG4U	Any 4U English (a final grade of at least 70% is required) 5 additional 4U/M courses For Anthropology; Economics; Political Science; Psychology; Sexualities, Relationships, and Families; Social Development Studies; or Sociology: Data Management or any 4U, Mathematics is recommended but not required. For Economics: Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended. IB and AP Requirements IB Admission Information +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%. Prospective students applying to Fine Arts will need to submit a portfolio. For the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), students must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a Statement of Interest by February 28, 2026. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.	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	60	—	—
What you study	Cinematics & PhotographyDesignFine Art	Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies	AnthropologyBusiness StudiesClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies
What it is	Visual 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.	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.	This program combines humanities and social science courses with business and economics studies, letting you explore subjects like English, anthropology, creative writing, and French alongside business fundamentals. Unlike a straight business degree, you'll develop critical thinking and communication skills through arts coursework while learning business concepts. It suits students who want business knowledge but prefer a broader education and enjoy reading, writing, languages, or cultural studies.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	englishlanguagesphilosophy	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	2 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	St. Jerome's University on OUInfo

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