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” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 73–80%“Mid- to high-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | 40 | — | 275 | — |
| What you study | Media and Communication Studies | Creative Writing | Creative WritingInformation ServicesMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology | Business StudiesMedia 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. | This program combines the study of how people create, share, and interpret information across media and cultures. You'll choose from areas like creative writing, media studies, publishing, and information technology, rather than specializing in just one. The co-op option lets you work in communications or tech roles while you study, which suits people who want real-world experience alongside their degree and flexibility in choosing which communication field interests them most. | You study how organizations communicate with audiences through writing, media, and strategic messaging, blending business fundamentals with communication theory and practice. This program includes mandatory work terms alongside your classes, so you alternate between campus and paid jobs in communications roles. It suits people who want to work in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, or media while gaining real workplace experience. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | communications | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | York University — Markham on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Communication and Digital Media Studies70–73%+
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media & Communication Studies and Diploma in Media Communications70–75%+
- Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media73–77%+
- Professional Translation (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Strategic Communications, Social Media & Society70–73%+
- Media Production and Design75%+
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.