BA (Honours) Digital Technologies at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Digital Technologies prepares leader-experts with the flexibility to apply innovations in digital technology and inquiry-based learning while working in a variety of educational settings. This specialization emphasizes real-world inquiry and problem-based learning, providing the best opportunities to develop job-ready skills in training and instruction using digital technology.

Faculty: Education | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time; co-op; online | Intake: September | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

You will develop critical knowledge and skills in educational studies, including foundations of learning, creating digital tools for education, assessment for learning and foundations of equity, diversity and inclusion.

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Entry requirements

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U). Note : Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Last year's cut-off 70 per cent Expected cut-off Low-70s Applicants interested in the Educational Studies - Digital Technologies specialization will apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) using the application code DEK .

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,102 a year (2026-2027). Domestic first-year tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) in the Bachelor of Arts, Science, Education, Health Sciences fee group; second year $6,075.51, third $6,045.15, fourth and fifth $6,039.18. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition Source

International applicants: CAD 34,148 a year (2026-2027). International tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) per year in the Bachelor of Arts / Science / Education / Health Sciences group fee group; same amount in every year of study. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition. Indicates the fee Source

Main intake: Fall (September) 2027 entry; a limited selection of programmes also offer a January start (winter applicants).

Ontario secondary school applicants for Fall 2027 apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC); the deadline is Friday, January 15 (2027).

International applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC or directly through the Ontario Tech international application (three programmes for a $100 application fee). Early Application Programs (Nursing Collaborative, Nursing Post-RPN, Medical Laboratory Science) close Friday, January 29; equal-consideration deadline for all other programmes is Wednesday, March 31; offer acceptance deadline is Monday, May 3; tuition deposit deadline is Friday, June 4.

Transfer applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC: Early Application Programs close Friday, January 29; all other programmes Wednesday, March 31.

January 2027 (winter) applications open in September and close at the end of October; the OUAC deadline is Friday, October 30, with documents due Friday, November 6.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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