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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 65%“65%+” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4U | ENG4U |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | Politics |
| 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. | Political Science is the study of government, law, political systems, and how power works in society. You'll examine Canadian and international politics, political theory, and institutions from multiple angles. This four-year program suits people who want a broad foundation in politics before deciding whether to specialize in law, policy, international relations, or public administration. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | political science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo |
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