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 | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 65%“65%+” | 75% | 75–80%“75 to 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UMCV4UMFH4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 850 | — | — | — |
| What you study | Aboriginal StudiesAccountingAnimal ScienceAnthropology | History | Aboriginal StudiesAfrican StudiesAnthropologyCinematics & Photography | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesCreative Writing |
| What it is | Social Science is a broad study of how people, societies, and economies work. You choose a focus like economics, anthropology, history, or business studies, then take courses across that field. Western offers this as either a BA or BSc depending on your focus, and you can do it with co-op, meaning you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in your field. | A four-year Bachelor of Arts in History means you study the past — events, people, societies, and how they shaped the world — through reading primary sources, analyzing interpretations, and writing essays. Unlike a shorter history diploma or certificate, this degree gives you time to specialize in particular periods or regions and develop research skills expected in graduate study or professional work. It suits people who enjoy reading, debate, and asking "why did things happen this way?" | A Bachelor of Arts is a four-year degree where you study humanities and social sciences — subjects like English, history, psychology, anthropology, or environmental studies. You choose a major (or sometimes two) and take courses across different disciplines to build broad knowledge alongside deep expertise in your chosen area. This program suits students curious about understanding human culture, society, language, and ideas, who want flexibility to explore different fields before specializing. | A BA General with an Area of Concentration lets you study one subject in depth — say English Studies or Economics — while taking electives across other humanities and social sciences. Unlike a specialized honours program, this approach gives you flexibility to explore multiple fields without committing fully to a single discipline. It suits students who have a clear interest in one area but want room to discover related subjects and keep career options open. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologyeconomicsgeographyhistorypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | history | criminologyenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencepsychology | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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