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Full	Algoma Political Science (BA 4 year) OUAC JBF ☆ Add to planRemove	Saint Paul Innovation sociale (Baccalauréat ès arts spécialisé) (4 ans) OUAC OPY ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Business (Thunder Bay and Orillia) OUAC ATT ☆ Add to planRemove	York (Glendon) International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree) OUAC YYU ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%“65%+”	70%“70% min.”	70%	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U	ENG4UFRA4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U 5 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	OSSD or equivalent Minimum of six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U or FRA4U	ENG4U 1 of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants) MHF4U MCV4U or MDM4U 3 +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes An interview may be scheduled as part of the evaluation process. Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation will communicate with the candidates directly with more information. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Yes A Bilingual Supplementary Application is also required. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm	Bachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	25
What you study	Politics	AnthropologyBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipInterdisciplinary Studies	AccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomics	AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics
What it is	Political Science is the study of government, law, political systems, and how power works in society. You'll examine Canadian and international politics, political theory, and institutions from multiple angles. This four-year program suits people who want a broad foundation in politics before deciding whether to specialize in law, policy, international relations, or public administration.	This program combines the study of how societies work — through anthropology, politics, and social policy — with practical skills in starting and running social enterprises that solve community problems. Unlike a straight business degree, it focuses specifically on ventures designed for social impact rather than profit alone. It suits people who want to understand social change deeply and turn ideas into real projects that help communities.	A Bachelor of Administration or Commerce teaches you core business skills like accounting, finance, management, and human resources, along with how organizations actually operate. The BComm adds a stronger focus on accounting and financial analysis compared to the BAdmin. Both programs include a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom and paid work at real companies, building experience while you study. This suits people who want practical business skills, like working with numbers or managing people, and who value learning on the job.	This program lets you earn two degrees at once: a business administration credential covering accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship, plus an international studies degree in history, geography, or environmental studies. Unlike a typical business degree, you're required to complete a co-op work term, which gives you practical experience alongside classroom learning. It suits students who want both solid business training and deeper knowledge of global issues or a second subject area.
The door tomajors you reach through it	political science	Applied to directly	accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	Saint Paul University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	York University — Glendon on OUInfo

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