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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–75%“70-75%” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 73–77%“Mid-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 | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Arts, BBA/BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Certificate, Cert, Diploma, Dipl. | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 40 | — | — | — |
| What you study | Philosophy | Ancient Middle Eastern LanguagesCinematics & PhotographyClassical Greek StudiesClassical Studies | AnthropologyArchaeologyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies |
| What it is | Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, ethics, and how to live well. You examine ideas through reading, writing, and discussion rather than labs or fieldwork. The co-op option lets you apply philosophical thinking to work placements in fields like policy, law, or non-profits, which sets this apart from a straight philosophy degree. | 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. | 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. | 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 | philosophy | englishlanguagesphilosophy | communicationsenglishhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencesociology | communicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo |
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