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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Brock

Kinesiology (BKin)

OUAC BPK

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low-to mid-80s77–80%High-70s75%77–80%High 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4USBI4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • 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.
  • ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • One 4U Math
  • Strongly recommended subjects: PSE4U or PSK4U, MHF4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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  • English at 60%
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950
What you studyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise ScienceAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomicsEnglish StudiesHistoryModern LanguagesPolitics
What it isSocial 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.Kinesiology is the study of how the human body moves and functions during exercise and physical activity. You'll learn anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics alongside sport science to understand muscle, bone, and cardiovascular systems. This program suits students interested in exercise science, athletic performance, or health-related careers who want deeper biological knowledge than general physical education offers.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.# Arts Degree (BA) + Master's Degree (MA or MAP or MIPP) You complete a four-year bachelor's degree in one of these humanities or social fields — English, History, languages, Politics, Social Policy, or Religious Studies — then continue directly into a related master's program without applying separately. This combined route saves time and lets you specialize deeper than a BA alone. It suits students who know they want advanced training in humanities or policy work and prefer a streamlined path from undergrad through graduate study.
The door tomajors you reach through itcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologykinesiologyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo

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