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Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
|---|---|---|
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 83–87%“A minimum of mid-80s is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 60 | 300 |
| What you study | Interdisciplinary StudiesPoliticsSocial Policy | Information SystemsInformation TechnologyMedia and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology |
| What it is | This program combines study of political systems, social policy, and leadership theory across multiple disciplines to prepare you to understand and influence how communities and institutions work. It differs from a straight political science degree by explicitly weaving in civic engagement and practical leadership skills alongside theory. It suits students who want to think critically about social problems and are drawn to roles in government, non-profit work, or community organizations. | This program combines the study of media, communication, and information technology — learning how messages are created, shared, and understood across digital and traditional platforms alongside practical IT skills. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work placements in media, tech, or communications companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree. It suits students interested in how technology shapes storytelling and public conversation, who want hands-on workplace experience before graduating. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | communications |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo |
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- Computing83–87%+
- Études des conflits et droits humains et Maîtrise en études de sécurité et défence (4 ans)80%+
- Conflict Studies and Human Rights and Master in Security and Defence Studies (4 years)80%+
- Public Affairs and Policy Management80–82%+
- Management (regular and co-op)83–90%+
- Management and Organizational Studies83–93%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.