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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | Bachelor of Administration, BAdmin, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | AccountingBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceEconomics |
| What it is | 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. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
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