3 programs, side by side

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	York (Markham) Communication, Social Media & Public Relations (BA, Co-op available) OUAC YMD Remove	York Creative Writing (BA - Co-op available) OUAC YFC Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) OUAC UZ Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	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 at 60%
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
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	40	—	—
What you study	Media and Communication Studies	Creative Writing	Anthropology Archaeology Classical Studies Comparative Literary 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.	An Honours BA lets you specialize in one or more subjects from the humanities, sciences, and social sciences while building a broad education across different fields. You choose your major — such as English, Anthropology, Computer Science, or Creative Writing — and take courses in that area alongside electives that let you explore other disciplines. This program suits people who want depth in a subject they care about but also value exposure to different ways of thinking and fields of knowledge.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	communications english history languages philosophy political science sociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	York University — Markham on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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