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	U of T (Scarborough) Journalism (Joint Program with Centennial College) OUAC TSJ Remove	York Creative Writing (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YFC Remove	Ontario Tech Communication and Digital Media Studies (Co-op) OUAC DDE Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	70–73%“Low 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, EWC4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U	ENG4U or EWC4U five additional 4U or M courses +3 more on the program page	Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Additional admission components are required to apply for this program, including a statement of interest and portfolio. View detailed admission requirements Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	45	—	—
What you study	Creative Writing Journalism	Creative Writing	Creative Writing Journalism Media and Communication Studies
What it is	You study journalism — researching, writing, and editing news and stories for publication across different media — while also building skills in creative writing. This joint program with Centennial College combines theory at the university with hands-on training at the college, giving you both a bachelor's degree and a journalism diploma. It suits people who want practical newsroom experience alongside academic learning and who are ready for a structured two-institution pathway.	You study the craft of writing fiction, poetry, drama, and other creative forms, learning how to develop ideas, revise work, and understand what makes writing compelling. Unlike a general English program focused on analyzing literature, this one teaches you to create original work and get feedback from instructors and peers. It suits people who write regularly, enjoy imagining stories or experimenting with language, and want structured time to develop a portfolio.	You study how people communicate through writing, journalism, and digital media in the modern world. This co-op program includes mandatory work terms at media companies or communications organizations, so you alternate between semesters of classroom learning and paid professional experience. It suits students who want hands-on practice in the media industry while earning credits toward their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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