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McMaster

Humanities I

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Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Anticipated admission average of low-80s77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)75%77–80%High 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • *Completion of Biology 4U is recommended for students who are interested in pursuing the Cognitive Science of Language program in Level II.
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published480380298
What you studyAfrican StudiesAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesClassical StudiesComparative Literary StudiesAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomicsAnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies
What it isHumanities I is your first year of study in the liberal arts, where you explore human culture, language, history, and society through subjects like English, history, drama, and linguistics. You take a range of courses across these fields to discover what interests you before specializing in a particular discipline in later years. This suits students who are curious about how people think, communicate, and organize themselves, but aren't yet certain which humanities subject to focus on.You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems.This program lets you study how societies, economies, and cultures interact across borders, drawing from fields like history, anthropology, economics, and international development. You'll examine global issues through multiple lenses rather than specializing in one discipline. It suits students curious about world affairs and international problems who want flexibility to explore different approaches before deciding on a deeper focus.This program combines arts courses — drawn from fields like English, history, economics, and creative writing — with business studies to prepare you for careers that value both analytical and communication skills. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements at real companies, giving you experience before you graduate. It suits students who want a broader education than straight business but need practical skills for the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through itcommunicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophyApplied to directlyApplied to directlymarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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