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Waterloo

Planning (Co-op Only)

OUAC WP

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Western

Arts and Humanities

OUAC EA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low 80s75%80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of FIF4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • 1 cours de français niveau U/M 12ième année (FRA 4U, FIF 4U)
  • 1 cours de fonctions avancées niveau U 12ième année (MHF 4U)
  • 1 cours de chimie niveau U 12ième année (SCH 4U)
  • 3 autres cours niveau U/M 12ième année (physique et calcul sont fortement recommandés)
  • Moyenne globale minimale de 75 % des meilleurs 6 cours du niveau U/M 12ième année
  • +4 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks 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-opAvailableNoAvailable
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 published200
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesPlanningEducation StudiesSport & Exercise ScienceAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies
What it isThis program teaches you how to design and manage the built and natural environments — from city neighborhoods and transportation systems to parks and land use. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at planning firms, municipalities, or environmental organizations, giving you real experience while you study. It suits people who want hands-on learning, enjoy solving problems about how communities develop, and are willing to commit to the co-op schedule.This program combines teacher training with study of human movement, exercise, and sports science. Unlike a regular education degree, you learn both how to teach and the science of how bodies move and respond to physical activity. It suits students who want to teach physical education or health in secondary school and are interested in the biology and mechanics behind fitness and sport.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 directlyenglishlanguagesphilosophy
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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