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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70% | 70–80%“70%; co-op 80%” | 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 |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Social Science, BSocSc | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BES |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | EconomicsFinanceSocial PolicyStatistics | EconomicsInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational DevelopmentPolitics | Human GeographyInterdisciplinary StudiesPlanningPolitics |
| What it is | You study how money, markets, and resources work in society, learning to analyze economic data and understand policy decisions that affect people's lives. You can focus on general economics, combine it with political science, or specialize in resource and environmental economics if you have stronger math and science preparation. This suits people curious about why economies function as they do and who want practical skills in financial analysis or policy work. | This program combines the study of global economics, politics, and development issues to understand how countries and communities interact in an interconnected world. You'll examine poverty, trade, governance, and social change across different regions, drawing on economics, political science, and other disciplines. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work placements with organizations focused on international development or global affairs, making it a fit for students who want practical experience alongside theory. | In an undeclared major, you start a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Environmental Studies without committing to a specific subject right away. You take introductory courses across areas like geography, politics, social policy, and planning, then choose your major after your first year once you know what interests you most. This approach suits students who are drawn to social and environmental questions but unsure which discipline to study them through. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | economics | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Lakehead University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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