3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75% | 80% | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
|
|
|
| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW |
| First-year intakewhere published | 150 | 150 | 950 |
| What you study | Environmental StudiesFinanceInternational DevelopmentMathematics | AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography |
| What it is | Economics is the study of how people and societies make choices about money, resources, and trade. At Carleton, you can focus your learning on areas like environmental issues, global development, finance, or politics alongside core economic theory and mathematics. The program includes a co-op option, letting you work in relevant jobs between study terms to build practical experience. | You study the core skills needed to manage businesses and organizations: accounting, finance, human resources, and economics. Unlike a specialized commerce degree, this program keeps your options broad, letting you focus on different business areas through electives rather than committing to one path early. It suits people who want practical business knowledge but aren't sure yet whether they'll work in corporate management, nonprofits, government, or start their own venture. | Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | economics | Applied to directly | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | King's University College on OUInfo | McMaster 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.
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only)80–86%+
- Business Administration73–78%+
- Business Administration80–83%+
- Social Science80–87%+
- International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree)73–80%+
- Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)77–83%+
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.