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” | 65%“65%+” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 70–75%“70-75%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UFRA4UMHF4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | No | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — | Bachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — | 25 | 70 |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | Law & Criminology | AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics | 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 four-year degree teaches you law and criminology through a liberal arts lens rather than training you to become a lawyer. You study legal systems, criminal justice, court processes, and social issues connected to crime and punishment, but you do not complete the professional courses required for law school or law practice. It suits people interested in how laws work and why crime happens, who want a broad university education rather than a narrow pathway to a specific legal profession. | This program lets you earn two degrees at once: a business administration credential covering accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship, plus an international studies degree in history, geography, or environmental studies. Unlike a typical business degree, you're required to complete a co-op work term, which gives you practical experience alongside classroom learning. It suits students who want both solid business training and deeper knowledge of global issues or a second subject area. | 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 | criminology | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | York University — Glendon on OUInfo | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo |
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