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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 70%“70%+” | 75% | 77–80%“High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UMCV4UMFH4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMDM4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 850 | — | — | 298 |
| What you study | Aboriginal StudiesAccountingAnimal ScienceAnthropology | Psychology | Aboriginal StudiesAfrican StudiesAnthropologyCinematics & Photography | AnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies |
| 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. | You study human behaviour, thinking, and emotion from scientific and practical angles. A four-year honours degree goes deeper than a three-year general degree, with more advanced courses and often a research component. This program suits people curious about why people act and think the way they do, and who want to understand psychology well enough for graduate study or specialized careers in mental health, research, or counselling. | 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. | This program combines arts courses — drawn from fields like English, history, economics, and creative writing — with business studies to prepare you for careers that value both analytical and communication skills. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements at real companies, giving you experience before you graduate. It suits students who want a broader education than straight business but need practical skills for the job market. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologyeconomicsgeographyhistorypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | psychology | criminologyenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencepsychology | marketing |
| 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 | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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