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Brock

Psychology (BA)

OUAC BPY

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Trent (Durham)

Child and Youth Studies

OUAC ROV

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%Low 70s73–77%Mid 70s70%70% minimum70–80%70%; co-op 80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • It is recommended that Biology (SBI4U) and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) is taken.
  • 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.
  • ENG4U
  • Strongly recommended subject: one 4U Math (MDM4U preferred)
  • Alternative Offers
  • You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program you will automatically be considered for the regular, non-co-op program.
  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Social Science, BSocSc
First-year intakewhere published500200
What you studyPsychologySocial WorkSociologyPsychologyPsychologySocial WorkSociologyInterdisciplinary StudiesSocial WorkSociology
What it isThis program teaches you how people think, behave, and interact — the science behind psychology. You'll study psychological theories and research methods alongside related fields like sociology and social work, giving you a broad understanding of human behaviour and society. It suits students curious about why people do what they do and interested in careers involving counselling, research, or social services.Psychology at Brock is a broad study of how people think, feel, and behave. You'll learn about the brain, emotions, learning, relationships, and mental health through lectures, labs, and research. This program includes a co-op option, letting you work in clinical settings, schools, or research labs while you study, which gives you real-world experience alongside your degree.This program combines psychology, sociology, and social work to help you understand how children and young people develop, and how social systems affect their lives. Unlike a straight psychology degree, it weaves in practical social work perspectives and community contexts from the start. It suits people drawn to working with youth in schools, children's services, counselling, or community support roles.This program examines how gender and sex shape society, history, culture, and power across different fields like sociology, social work, and other disciplines. Unlike a straight sociology degree, it centres gender and feminist perspectives as the main lens for understanding social issues. It suits students interested in understanding inequality and social change, especially those drawn to activism, policy work, or community-based careers.
The door tomajors you reach through itpsychologypsychologyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See themNone published by average22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoTrent University — Durham GTA on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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