3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 65%“65%+” | 65%“65%+” | 70–80%“70%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Social Science, BSocSc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | EconomicsInternational Development | EconomicsInternational Development | EconomicsInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational DevelopmentPolitics |
| What it is | This program combines economics and international development to study how communities can build stronger local economies and social systems. Unlike a straight economics degree, you focus on real-world problem-solving in communities rather than theory alone, and you explore how development works across different countries and contexts. It suits people who want to understand economic inequality and help design practical solutions, but prefer learning through applied cases over pure theory. | This program focuses on how communities can build stronger local economies and improve social conditions, drawing on economics and international development theory. Unlike a straight economics degree, it emphasizes practical solutions to real-world problems in specific neighbourhoods and regions, rather than broad financial systems. It suits students who want to understand economic inequality and development but prefer hands-on community work over abstract theory or corporate finance. | This program combines the study of global economics, politics, and development issues to understand how countries and communities interact in an interconnected world. You'll examine poverty, trade, governance, and social change across different regions, drawing on economics, political science, and other disciplines. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work placements with organizations focused on international development or global affairs, making it a fit for students who want practical experience alongside theory. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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- International Development and Globalization (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)70–80%+
- Science économique et science politique (Bidisciplinaire – 4 ans)70–80%+
- Cities, Regions, Planning (BES - Co-op available)73–80%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.