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Windsor

Political Science

OUAC NKG

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Western

Arts and Humanities

OUAC EA

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–80%70% minimum average; 80% minimum average for Law and Politics80–83%Low 80s77–80%High 70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Political Science
  • 70% minimum average
  • ENG4U with a minimum average of 70%
  • Political Science with French Specialization
  • 70% minimum average
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Unless otherwise noted, required courses must be completed with a minimum average of 70%.
  • Prospective students applying to Fine Arts will need to submit a portfolio.
  • For the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), students must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a Statement of Interest by February 28, 2026.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published298
What you studyInternational DevelopmentPoliticsSocial PolicyAncient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical StudiesAnthropologyArchaeologyBusiness StudiesClassical Greek Studies
What it isPolitical Science is the study of government systems, political behaviour, and public policy. At Windsor, you can focus on international development, domestic politics, or social policy, and you have the option to add a French specialization or a law and politics focus. The program includes a co-op work term, letting you apply what you learn in a real workplace before graduating. It suits people interested in understanding how societies are governed and who want hands-on experience in government, advocacy, or policy roles.Arts and Humanities programs at Western let you study literature, history, languages, creative work, and visual art — subjects focused on human culture and expression rather than science or business. You can pursue a general BA, combine business with arts, earn a specialized BFA in fine art, or complete a shorter certificate or diploma. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements related to your field. This suits people drawn to writing, analysis, visual creativity, or understanding how societies and cultures work.This program combines arts courses — drawn from fields like English, history, economics, and creative writing — with business studies to prepare you for careers that value both analytical and communication skills. The co-op option lets you alternate study terms with paid work placements at real companies, giving you experience before you graduate. It suits students who want a broader education than straight business but need practical skills for the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through itpolitical scienceenglishlanguagesphilosophymarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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