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Full	McMaster Social Sciences I OUAC ML ☆ Add to planRemove	Trent (Durham) Honours Arts OUAC ROY ☆ Add to planRemove	York (Glendon) International Studies & Business Administration (iBA/BBA Dual Degree) OUAC YYU ☆ Add to planRemove	Trent Business and Arts OUAC RAD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”	70%“70% minimum”	73–80%“Mid to high 70s”	70%“70% minimum”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	ENG4UFRA4UMHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	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.	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60%	An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants) MHF4U MCV4U or MDM4U 3 +7 more on the program page	Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses Required Courses: ENG4U with a minimum of 60% A 4U math is recommended This program is available only as a joint-major at the Honours level.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes A Bilingual Supplementary Application is also required. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
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	200	25	200
What you study	AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography	Aboriginal StudiesAgricultureAnthropologyBusiness Studies	AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics	AccountingAgriculture SciencesAnthropologyArchaeology
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.	An Honours Arts degree lets you study humanities and social sciences in depth, choosing from subjects like history, English, anthropology, environmental studies, and others. Unlike a general arts degree, an honours program requires more advanced courses in your chosen major and typically demands higher academic performance. This program suits students who want to explore ideas across cultures, societies, and texts, and who are willing to commit to deeper study in at least one subject area.	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.	A Business and Arts program combines study in two fields: one from business, accounting, or economics, and one from humanities or social sciences like English, anthropology, or environmental studies. Unlike a single-subject honours degree, you earn one honours diploma by completing substantial coursework in both areas rather than specializing deeply in one. This suits students who want broad knowledge across different disciplines and are curious about how business intersects with culture, society, or the environment.
The door tomajors you reach through it	criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo	York University — Glendon on OUInfo	Trent University on OUInfo

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