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Carleton

Journalism

OUAC CJ

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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 80s78–82%80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Additional prerequisites for the
  • Concentration in Health Science
  • :
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Submit your application for admission to the OUAC by January 15, 2027 for guaranteed consideration to this program. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available.
  • In addition to applying for admission to York via the OUAC, applicants must complete an audition, interview and/or portfolio review.
  • More information
Usually closes before January 15
Marks 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-opNoNoAvailable
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 published150100
What you studyCinematics & PhotographyMedia and Communication StudiesAboriginal StudiesCreative WritingHealth InformaticsMedia and Communication StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies
What it isYou'll study how to plan, shoot, and produce films and videos from start to finish. This program goes deeper into the technical and creative sides of filmmaking than a general media studies degree would, with hands-on work in cinematography, lighting, editing, and storytelling. It suits people who want to work as directors, cinematographers, or producers rather than study media theory or work in broader communications roles.You study how to report news, investigate stories, and communicate through written and digital media. Unlike a general media or communications program, journalism focuses specifically on gathering facts, interviewing sources, and producing news for publication. This program suits people who want to understand how information reaches the public and who are curious about current events and storytelling.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 average29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceYork University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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