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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–75%“70-75%” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 70%“70% min.” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UFRA4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 40 | — | — |
| What you study | Philosophy | Law & CriminologyPhilosophyPoliticsSocial Policy | PhilosophyPoliticsSocial Policy |
| 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. | You study how societies should be organized and governed, combining philosophy, law, politics, and social policy to explore questions about justice, rights, and ethical decision-making. Unlike a straight philosophy or political science program, this one deliberately weaves together multiple disciplines to help you see how abstract moral principles connect to real laws and policies. It suits people who want to think deeply about how the world should work and aren't content with single-subject answers. | This one-year part-time certificate teaches you to think critically about real ethical problems in today's society, from politics and social policy to justice and human rights. Unlike a full philosophy degree, it focuses tightly on contemporary issues rather than the history of philosophical ideas. It suits people working full-time who want to deepen their moral reasoning skills and understand the values underlying current debates. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | philosophy | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | York University — Glendon on OUInfo | Saint Paul University on OUInfo |
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