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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 77–80%“High 70s” | 75–80%“75 - 80% for all majors” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — | 402 | — |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | AnthropologyArchaeologyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies | AnthropologyArchaeologyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesComparative Literary 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. | An Honours BA lets you specialize in one or more subjects from the humanities, sciences, and social sciences while building a broad education across different fields. You choose your major — such as English, Anthropology, Computer Science, or Creative Writing — and take courses in that area alongside electives that let you explore other disciplines. This program suits people who want depth in a subject they care about but also value exposure to different ways of thinking and fields of knowledge. | An Honours Arts degree lets you study humanities and social sciences — literature, history, languages, creative writing, drama, economics, or anthropology — with flexibility to combine subjects. The co-op option alternates your studies with paid work terms in related fields, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits people who want a liberal arts education but also want to test out careers and build a professional network while studying. | A BA Honours at Guelph lets you specialize in one of nine humanities and social science subjects — from English to Economics to Fine Art — while completing a standard four-year degree. The co-op option integrates paid work terms into your studies, letting you gain professional experience in your field alongside classroom learning. This suits students who want depth in a particular subject and prefer learning through both study and real-world application. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | communicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencesociology | communicationscriminologyeconomicsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science | communicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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