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Full	McMaster Social Sciences I OUAC ML ☆ Add to planRemove	BU Brock Psychology (BA) OUAC BPY ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours (co-op option) OUAC GK ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Honours Arts and Business (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WAB ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”	73–77%“Mid 70s”	75–80%“75 - 80% for all majors”	77–80%“High 70s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4U	ENG4U
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 Strongly recommended subject: one 4U Math (MDM4U preferred) Alternative Offers You will receive an offer of admission to only 1 program. Your highest listed choice is considered first when you indicate more than 1 Brock program on your application. If you are not eligible for your first choice, your subsequent choices will be considered in your indicated order of preference. In most cases: If you apply to only 1 Brock program but do not qualify, you will be considered for an alternative or related program. If you apply but are not admitted to a co-op program you will automatically be considered for the regular, non-co-op program.	ENG4U 5 additional U/M courses Prerequisites for Economics and Mathematical Economics include: ENG4U MHF4U +1 more on the program page	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	950	—	—	298
What you study	AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography	Psychology	AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies	AnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies
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.	Psychology at Brock is a broad study of how people think, feel, and behave. You'll learn about the brain, emotions, learning, relationships, and mental health through lectures, labs, and research. This program includes a co-op option, letting you work in clinical settings, schools, or research labs while you study, which gives you real-world experience alongside your degree.	A BA Honours at Guelph lets you specialize in one of nine humanities and social science subjects — from English to Economics to Fine Art — while completing a standard four-year degree. The co-op option integrates paid work terms into your studies, letting you gain professional experience in your field alongside classroom learning. This suits students who want depth in a particular subject and prefer learning through both study and real-world application.	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 it	criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology	psychology	communicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science	marketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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