4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 70%“70% minimum” | 70%“Min. 70%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4UFRA4U | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 200 | — |
| What you study | Creative Writing | African StudiesBusiness StudiesEconomicsEnvironmental Studies | Aboriginal StudiesAgricultureAnthropologyBusiness Studies | Aboriginal StudiesAnthropologyBusiness StudiesComputer Science |
| 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. | International Studies is a degree where you combine courses from fields like economics, history, business, and development to understand global issues and how different countries interact. The iBA option includes a mandatory year abroad at a partner university, immersing you in another culture while continuing your studies, whereas the regular BA keeps you on campus. It suits students who want broader perspectives on world problems rather than specializing in a single discipline, and who are curious about how global systems actually work. | An Honours Arts degree lets you study humanities and social sciences in depth, choosing from subjects like history, English, anthropology, environmental studies, and others. Unlike a general arts degree, an honours program requires more advanced courses in your chosen major and typically demands higher academic performance. This program suits students who want to explore ideas across cultures, societies, and texts, and who are willing to commit to deeper study in at least one subject area. | A combined degree that lets you study both arts and commerce side by side, rather than picking one. You take courses in subjects like history, English, or environmental studies alongside business, accounting, and management courses. This dual approach suits students who want business skills and professional preparation but also value deeper knowledge in humanities or social sciences. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | York University — Glendon on OUInfo | Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo | Nipissing University on OUInfo |
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