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McMaster

Computer Science I

OUAC MC

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U of T (St. George)

Social Sciences

OUAC TAX

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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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 this83–90%Mid to high 80s80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U is also required for Economics programs and Public Policy
  • SBI4U is also required for Forest Conservation
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
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 only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950
What you studyComputer ScienceAboriginal StudiesAfrican StudiesAnthropologyArchaeologyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
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.Social Sciences is the study of how people, societies, and economies work — covering everything from politics and law to anthropology and economics. Unlike a specialist program in one subject, this degree lets you combine courses across multiple disciplines so you can explore what interests you most. It suits students curious about human behaviour, culture, institutions, and social change who want flexibility to discover their focus before committing to a narrow path.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencecriminologyeconomicsgeographypolitical sciencesociologycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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