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Full	Algoma Political Science (BA 4 year) OUAC JBF ☆ Add to planRemove	York (Glendon) International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree) OUAC YYU ☆ Add to planRemove	Trent Business and Science OUAC RSD ☆ Add to planRemove	Trent Business and Arts OUAC RAD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%“65%+”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	70%“70% minimum”	70%“70% minimum”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4UFRA4UMHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U 5 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants) MHF4U MCV4U or MDM4U 3 +7 more on the program page	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% A 4U math is recommended This program is available only as a joint major at the Honours level.	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% A 4U math is recommended This program is available only as a joint-major at the Honours level.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes A Bilingual Supplementary Application is also required. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	No	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	25	200	200
What you study	Politics	AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics	AccountingAnthropologyArchaeologyBiological Sciences	AccountingAgriculture SciencesAnthropologyArchaeology
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 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.	You study both business and science together as a combined honours degree, taking courses in fields like accounting, chemistry, computer science, or biology alongside business and economics. This differs from a straight business program because you develop scientific literacy and research skills, not just business knowledge. It suits people who want to understand how science and data work in real-world business contexts, or who haven't decided between these two interests yet.	A Business and Arts program combines study in two fields: one from business, accounting, or economics, and one from humanities or social sciences like English, anthropology, or environmental studies. Unlike a single-subject honours degree, you earn one honours diploma by completing substantial coursework in both areas rather than specializing deeply in one. This suits students who want broad knowledge across different disciplines and are curious about how business intersects with culture, society, or the environment.
The door tomajors you reach through it	political science	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	York University — Glendon on OUInfo	Trent University on OUInfo	Trent University on OUInfo

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