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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Trent

Business and Arts

OUAC RAD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low-to mid-80s73–80%Mid to high 70s70%70% minimum
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UFRA4UMHF4UENG4U
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.
  • 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 applicationMarks onlyYes
  • A
  • Bilingual Supplementary Application
  • is also required.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSWBachelor of Applied Arts, BAA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published95025200
What you studyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyAccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomicsAccountingAgriculture SciencesAnthropologyArchaeology
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.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 itcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoTrent University on OUInfo

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