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Social Sciences I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%75% minimum average77–80%High 70s80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • 75% minimum average
  • ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70%
  • SPH4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U is recommended
  • +3 more on the program page
  • English at 60%
  • 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.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BScBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950
What you studyArchitectureDesignFine ArtMaterials ScienceEnglish StudiesHistoryModern LanguagesPoliticsAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isThis program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone.# Arts Degree (BA) + Master's Degree (MA or MAP or MIPP) You complete a four-year bachelor's degree in one of these humanities or social fields — English, History, languages, Politics, Social Policy, or Religious Studies — then continue directly into a related master's program without applying separately. This combined route saves time and lets you specialize deeper than a BA alone. It suits students who know they want advanced training in humanities or policy work and prefer a streamlined path from undergrad through graduate study.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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