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Humanities I

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Arts and Humanities

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid- to high 80s77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)80–83%Anticipated admission average of low-80s80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • This program is open to academically qualified international students whose English proficiency test results do not meet the University of Toronto's English-language requirement.
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • English 4U
  • *Completion of Biology 4U is recommended for students who are interested in pursuing the Cognitive Science of Language program in Level II.
  • English, ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • You must complete an online supplementary application.
  • More details
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • 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
Co-opNoAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published380480
What you studyArchitectureDesignEnglish StudiesLandscape & Garden DesignAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAfrican StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesClassical StudiesComparative Literary StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies
What it isThis is a one-year English and design foundation program for international students whose English skills need strengthening before entering architecture or design studies. You take intensive English classes alongside introductory courses in architecture, landscape design, and visual design to build both language ability and design thinking. It suits international students who have strong potential but need to reach the English proficiency standard the university requires for direct entry into degree programs.You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems.Humanities I is your first year of study in the liberal arts, where you explore human culture, language, history, and society through subjects like English, history, drama, and linguistics. You take a range of courses across these fields to discover what interests you before specializing in a particular discipline in later years. This suits students who are curious about how people think, communicate, and organize themselves, but aren't yet certain which humanities subject to focus on.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommunicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophyenglishlanguagesphilosophy
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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