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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Western

Social Science

OUAC EO

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Carleton

International Business

OUAC CBB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low-to mid-80s80–87%Low to mid 80s83–93%Mid-80s to low-90s80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
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.
  • English, ENG4U
  • Notes:
  • All Honours Specializations and Majors in Psychology require a first-year university Math course; therefore any Grade 12 U-level Math is highly recommended for this program.
  • Math is helpful in preparation for Sociology and Geography programs.
  • MFH4U and MCV4U are required for all Economics modules.
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • 2 of the following: MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U
  • MCV4U is highly recommended
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSWBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published950850
What you studyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAboriginal StudiesAccountingAnimal ScienceAnthropologyAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsInternational Development
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.Social Science is a broad study of how people, societies, and economies work. You choose a focus like economics, anthropology, history, or business studies, then take courses across that field. Western offers this as either a BA or BSc depending on your focus, and you can do it with co-op, meaning you alternate between school terms and paid work placements in your field.Management and Organizational Studies teaches you the fundamentals of how to run businesses and lead teams. You'll study accounting, finance, marketing, and how organizations use technology to operate effectively. This is a broad business program rather than a specialized professional accounting or finance degree, and it suits people who want flexible career options across multiple business functions rather than committing early to a single specialization.International Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.
The door tomajors you reach through itcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologycriminologyeconomicsgeographyhistorypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoHuron University College on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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