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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75% | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 75–80%“75 - 80% for all majors” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl. | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 950 | — | — |
| What you study | African StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomics | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies |
| What it is | This 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. | 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. | Arts and Humanities programs at Western let you study literature, history, languages, creative work, and visual art — subjects focused on human culture and expression rather than science or business. You can pursue a general BA, combine business with arts, earn a specialized BFA in fine art, or complete a shorter certificate or diploma. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements related to your field. This suits people drawn to writing, analysis, visual creativity, or understanding how societies and cultures work. | A BA Honours at Guelph lets you specialize in one of nine humanities and social science subjects — from English to Economics to Fine Art — while completing a standard four-year degree. The co-op option integrates paid work terms into your studies, letting you gain professional experience in your field alongside classroom learning. This suits students who want depth in a particular subject and prefer learning through both study and real-world application. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | englishlanguagesphilosophy | communicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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