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	York Creative Writing (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YFC Remove	Laurentian Engineering – Mechanical OUAC LEG Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, EWC4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U or EWC4U five additional 4U or M courses +3 more on the program page	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U) 1 grade 12 4U Physics (SPH 4U) 1 grade 12 4U Chemistry (SCH 4U) 1 additional grade 12 U/M Math or Science +6 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	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	Available	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—
What you study	Creative Writing	General or Integrated Engineering Mechanical Engineering
What it is	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 to design, build, and improve machines and mechanical systems — engines, pumps, robots, and similar equipment — using physics and mathematics. This program includes a co-op component, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. It suits students who enjoy solving practical problems, like how things work and why they fail, and who want hands-on learning combined with classroom theory.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo

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