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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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 77–80%“High 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl. | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — | 402 |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies | AnthropologyArchaeologyClassical Greek StudiesClassical 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. | Arts and Humanities programs at Western let you study literature, history, languages, creative work, and visual art — subjects focused on human culture and expression rather than science or business. You can pursue a general BA, combine business with arts, earn a specialized BFA in fine art, or complete a shorter certificate or diploma. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements related to your field. This suits people drawn to writing, analysis, visual creativity, or understanding how societies and cultures work. | An Honours Arts degree lets you study humanities and social sciences — literature, history, languages, creative writing, drama, economics, or anthropology — with flexibility to combine subjects. The co-op option alternates your studies with paid work terms in related fields, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits people who want a liberal arts education but also want to test out careers and build a professional network while studying. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | englishlanguagesphilosophy | communicationscriminologyeconomicsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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