3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” | 70% | 73–77%“Mid-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 35 | — | 340 |
| What you study | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign | Chemical EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesMetallurgy | Cinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDanceDesign |
| What it is | This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory. | You study how to design and operate industrial processes that transform raw materials into useful products, with a focus on chemistry, environmental impact, and metals. This program includes a mandatory work-study component where you alternate between classroom terms and paid job placements in engineering firms. It suits students strong in math and science who want hands-on experience and prefer learning through real workplace projects alongside theory. | You study the creative and business sides of art, film, design, and performance. This program combines hands-on work in fields like photography, animation, drama, and dance with classes in marketing and media studies, so you're not just making art — you're learning how to manage projects and reach audiences. It suits people who want careers in creative industries but also need to understand budgets, promotion, and how to run cultural organizations. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | communications |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Professional Translation (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- International Studies (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Communication, Media and Film70%+
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media & Communication Studies and Diploma in Media Communications70–75%+
- Strategic Communications, Social Media & Society70–73%+
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) General (Area of Concentration)75–80%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.