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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Carleton

Commerce

OUAC CC

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King's

Social Sciences

OUAC EKO

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low-to mid-80s77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)80%80% (regular and co-op)80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMDM4U
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.
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MDM4U and/or MCV4U are
  • required
  • for certain degree programs
  • If you would like to major or specialize in Economics or Finance, or Analytics and Decision Sciences, you must have MCV4U to be able to complete the first-year Math requirements.
  • +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSWBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950380330
What you studyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceEconomicsFinanceHistoryInterdisciplinary Studies
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.You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems.Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field.A social sciences degree at King's combines the study of people, societies, and human behaviour through subjects like history, politics, economics, psychology, and sociology. You choose a major or specialization within one of these fields — for example, criminology, social work, or economics — and develop deep knowledge in that area while taking supporting courses across the social sciences. This program suits students curious about how societies work, why people act as they do, and what shapes institutions and policy.
The door tomajors you reach through itcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoKing's University College on OUInfo

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