4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75% | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | Not published“N/A” | 70%“70% minimum” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | No | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 50 | 200 | 200 |
| What you study | Biological SciencesComputer ScienceLinguisticsPhilosophy | Classical StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesLinguisticsPhilosophy | AgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyAstronomy | AgricultureAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences |
| What it is | Cognitive science studies how the mind works by combining insights from psychology, biology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy. This non-honours version gives you a broader survey of these fields rather than the deeper specialization of an honours degree, so you spend less time on advanced research methods and theory. It suits students curious about how thinking, language, and brain function connect, who want flexibility to explore multiple disciplines without committing to one. | A Humanities degree lets you study how people think, communicate, and make meaning through language, philosophy, religion, and culture. You choose from areas like linguistics, classical studies, and theology, and can combine subjects in ways that suit your interests rather than following a single major track. The co-op option lets you complete paid work terms alongside your studies. This program suits people drawn to big questions about human society and meaning, who want flexibility in their coursework, or who value real-world experience mixed with classroom learning. | This program combines science courses with business studies, so you study both scientific subjects like chemistry, biology, or computer science alongside accounting, management, and economics. Unlike a straight science degree, you gain practical knowledge of how science-based industries operate and how to manage projects or companies. It suits students who want a science career but also care about the business side — whether that's starting a science company, managing research teams, or working in science-related industries. | Honours Science is a broad science degree where you choose your major from fields like biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, or archaeology. Unlike a general science program, an honours degree requires you to specialize in one subject and complete more advanced courses in that area. It suits students who want a strong grounding in science but haven't yet decided on one specific career path, or who want deeper knowledge in a particular field. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | None published by average |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo | Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo |
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