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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 87–90%“High 80s” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 83–87%“Mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 500 | — | 479 |
| What you study | Information SystemsSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | Artificial IntelligenceEconomicsEducation StudiesEntrepreneurship |
| What it is | A program in which you study how to design, build, and maintain software and computer systems. The BCS degree focuses more on the theory and mathematics behind computing, while the BA allows you to combine computer science with other subjects. Both paths prepare you for software development, systems design, or related technical roles, and include paid work terms through co-op so you gain real experience while studying. | You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing. | You study pure and applied mathematics, with courses ranging from algebra and calculus to artificial intelligence and data analysis. The co-op option means you alternate between study terms and paid work terms at companies or organizations, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This program suits students who want strong mathematical foundations and are willing to structure their degree around multiple internships. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | mathematicsstatistics |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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