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Lakehead

Arts One (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AB

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Ontario Tech

Political Science

OUAC DAO

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Trent (Durham)

Honours Arts

OUAC ROY

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%70%70–73%Low 70s70%70% minimum
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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  • ENG4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published500200
What you studyAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomicsAnthropologyEconomicsEnglish StudiesFine ArtComparative Literary StudiesEnvironmental StudiesHistoryInterdisciplinary StudiesAboriginal StudiesAgricultureAnthropologyBusiness Studies
What it isThis program lets you study how societies, economies, and cultures interact across borders, drawing from fields like history, anthropology, economics, and international development. You'll examine global issues through multiple lenses rather than specializing in one discipline. It suits students curious about world affairs and international problems who want flexibility to explore different approaches before deciding on a deeper focus.Arts One is a broad first-year program that lets you explore multiple humanities and social science subjects — including anthropology, history, English, economics, and geography — before deciding on a major. Unlike applying directly to a single program, this approach gives you time to sample different disciplines and find the right fit before committing. It suits students who are curious about ideas and society but aren't yet certain which direction they want to specialize in.Political Science at Ontario Tech combines the study of government systems, power, and policy with practical work experience. You'll examine how political institutions function across different countries and explore related areas like law, international development, and social policy. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid positions in government, non-profits, or policy organizations, giving you real-world experience alongside theory.An Honours Arts degree lets you study humanities and social sciences in depth, choosing from subjects like history, English, anthropology, environmental studies, and others. Unlike a general arts degree, an honours program requires more advanced courses in your chosen major and typically demands higher academic performance. This program suits students who want to explore ideas across cultures, societies, and texts, and who are willing to commit to deeper study in at least one subject area.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlypolitical scienceApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo

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