4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 75% | 70–73%“Low 70s” | 70–75%“70-75%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — | 500 | 70 |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | African StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomics | Comparative Literary StudiesEnvironmental StudiesHistoryInterdisciplinary Studies | English StudiesHistoryHuman GeographyInterdisciplinary 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. | 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. | Political Science at Ontario Tech combines the study of government systems, power, and policy with practical work experience. You'll examine how political institutions function across different countries and explore related areas like law, international development, and social policy. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid positions in government, non-profits, or policy organizations, giving you real-world experience alongside theory. | You enter this program without committing to a specific major, taking first-year courses across subjects like English, history, psychology, philosophy, and sociology. This gives you time to explore different areas of arts study before declaring a focus at the end of year one, rather than applying directly to a named program. It suits students who are interested in humanities and social sciences but unsure which direction fits them best. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | Applied to directly | political science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo |
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