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Ontario Tech

Political Science

OUAC DAO

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Lakehead

Arts One (Thunder Bay)

OUAC AB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%Low 70s70%70% min.70%75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 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.
  • OSSD or equivalent
  • Minimum of six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U or FRA4U
  • 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.
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published500
What you studyComparative Literary StudiesEnvironmental StudiesHistoryInterdisciplinary StudiesHuman GeographyInternational DevelopmentPoliticsSocial PolicyAnthropologyEconomicsEnglish StudiesFine ArtAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomics
What it isPolitical 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.You study the causes, effects, and solutions to conflict at local, national, and global scales, drawing on geography, politics, development, and social policy. This program emphasizes understanding conflict through multiple disciplines rather than focusing narrowly on one field. It suits students interested in humanitarian work, policy analysis, diplomacy, or activism who want a broad foundation in how societies experience and resolve disputes.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.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itpolitical scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoSaint Paul University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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