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McMaster

Computer Science I

OUAC MC

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Western

Social Science

OUAC EO

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90%A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this70%Min. 70%80–87%Low to mid 80s73–80%Mid to high 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Computer Science and Mathematics majors
  • :
  • ENG4U/EAE4U
  • MCV4U
  • 1 other 4U Math
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Notes:
  • All Honours Specializations and Majors in Psychology require a first-year university Math course; therefore any Grade 12 U-level Math is highly recommended for this program.
  • Math is helpful in preparation for Sociology and Geography programs.
  • MFH4U and MCV4U are required for all Economics modules.
  • +1 more on the program page
  • 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 applicationYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027
  • To be considered for this program, a mandatory
  • supplementary application
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • A
  • Bilingual Supplementary Application
  • is also required.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BScBachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published85025
What you studyComputer ScienceAboriginal StudiesAnthropologyBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceAboriginal StudiesAccountingAnimal ScienceAnthropologyAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics
What it isComputer Science I is an introductory computer science program where you learn programming, algorithms, and core computational concepts. It differs from some other programs because it includes a mandatory co-op component, giving you paid work experience in tech roles alongside your studies. This program suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about whether computer science matches their strengths before committing to upper-year specializations.A combined degree that lets you study both arts and commerce side by side, rather than picking one. You take courses in subjects like history, English, or environmental studies alongside business, accounting, and management courses. This dual approach suits students who want business skills and professional preparation but also value deeper knowledge in humanities or social sciences.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.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 itcomputer scienceApplied to directlycriminologyeconomicsgeographyhistorypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoNipissing University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfo

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