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 | 70–75%“Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.” | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 75% | 70–75%“70-75%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 950 | — | 70 |
| What you study | PsychologySocial PolicySocial WorkSociology | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | African StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomics | English StudiesHistoryHuman GeographyInterdisciplinary Studies |
| What it is | You study the social systems, policies, and psychology behind why people struggle — poverty, mental health, family breakdown — and learn to help them through direct support work and advocacy. This program awards both a university degree and a Social Service Worker diploma, so you graduate certified for entry-level positions in shelters, community agencies, and schools right away. It suits people drawn to hands-on helping work who want practical credentials alongside academic learning. | 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. | 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. | You enter this program without committing to a specific major, taking first-year courses across subjects like English, history, psychology, philosophy, and sociology. This gives you time to explore different areas of arts study before declaring a focus at the end of year one, rather than applying directly to a named program. It suits students who are interested in humanities and social sciences but unsure which direction fits them best. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | University of Guelph-Humber on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo |
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