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Full	York (Markham) Communication, Social Media & Public Relations (BA, Co-op available) OUAC YMD ☆ Add to planRemove	York Creative Writing (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YFC ☆ Add to planRemove	TMU Creative Industries OUAC SCD ☆ Add to planRemove	Ontario Tech Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries (Co-op) OUAC DLD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	70–75%“70-75%”	70–73%“Low 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, EWC4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 5 additional 4U/M courses Alternative Offers If you are inadmissible to the original degree program you have applied to, you may be +3 more on the program page	ENG4U or EWC4U five additional 4U or M courses +3 more on the program page	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)	Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	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	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	40	—	245	—
What you study	Media and Communication Studies	Creative Writing	Creative WritingDesignJournalismMedia and Communication Studies	Creative WritingJournalismMedia and Communication Studies
What it is	You study how organizations communicate with the public through traditional media, social platforms, and strategic messaging. This program emphasizes practical skills in digital content creation and reputation management alongside theory. Co-op is optional, letting you work terms at communications firms or in-house media departments alongside your coursework. This suits people who want to blend writing, digital strategy, and audience analysis rather than pursue journalism alone.	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.	Creative Industries is an interdisciplinary program that brings together writing, design, journalism, and media studies so you can understand how creative work actually gets made and distributed in the real world. Rather than studying each of these fields separately, you learn how they connect and influence each other across publishing, advertising, broadcasting, and digital platforms. It suits people who want to work in media, publishing, or design but aren't sure yet which specific role fits them best.	You study creative writing, journalism, and media communication — how to write stories, report news, and create content across different platforms. This co-op program requires you to work terms in actual creative or media companies, so you alternate between school and paid work in the field. It suits people who want hands-on experience in writing and digital media before they finish their degree, not just classroom learning.
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	None published by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	York University — Markham on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo

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