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Visual and Critical Studies at OCAD University
BA (Bachelor of Arts (Honours)) · Faculty of Arts and Science · Toronto campus
What average do you need for OCAD U Visual and Critical Studies?
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Original writing sample on a topic assigned by OCAD U after you applyDue Date given by email after applying
- Required
- Statement of intentDue Date given by email after applying
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does OCAD U Visual and Critical Studies cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $2,000 first year, $8,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Rent after first year
- $36,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What do arts and humanities graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does OCAD U Visual and Critical Studies lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- LawyerSeven years of school, a licensing year, then anything from legal aid to Bay Street.$124kTypical pay7 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- JournalistYou find out what happened, check it, and tell people clearly and fast.$77kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AuthorYou write books and long pieces for a living, usually alongside other writing work that pays the bills.$77kTypical payup to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study arts and humanities?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| African StudiesYork, Ontario | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Ancient Greek & Roman StudiesTrent, Ontario | Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement); co-op stream minimum 80% | $6,241 |
| Ancient StudiesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s (no co-op); low 80s (with co-op) | $6,180 |
| Anishinaabe StudiesAlgoma, Ontario | Min. Avg. 65% | $5,982 |
| Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe Language)Algoma, Ontario | Min. Avg. 65% | $5,982 |
| Applied Linguistics and Discourse StudiesCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
| Archaeology and Heritage StudiesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Art HistoryCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: admissions.ocadu.ca (opens in a new tab) (admissions.ocadu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: admissions.ocadu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: ocadu.ca (opens in a new tab) ((linked from ocadu.ca (opens in a new tab) ; admissions.ocadu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: admissions.ocadu.ca (opens in a new tab) (admissions.ocadu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with OCAD University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.