4 programs, side by side
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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 70–75%“Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.” | 70%“70% minimum” | 70–73%“Low 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USBI4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | No | No |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 200 | — | 200 | 500 |
| What you study | Psychology | PsychologySocial PolicySocial WorkSociology | PsychologySocial PolicySocial WorkSociology | PsychologySocial WorkSociology |
| What it is | You study how the human mind works and how the brain produces behaviour, emotion, and thought. This program combines psychology — the study of behaviour and mental processes — with neuroscience, which looks at the brain's biology and chemistry. It suits people curious about why people think and act as they do, and who want to understand the physical basis of the mind. | You study the social systems, policies, and psychology behind why people struggle — poverty, mental health, family breakdown — and learn to help them through direct support work and advocacy. This program awards both a university degree and a Social Service Worker diploma, so you graduate certified for entry-level positions in shelters, community agencies, and schools right away. It suits people drawn to hands-on helping work who want practical credentials alongside academic learning. | This program combines the study of how young people develop and behave with the study of how society works and institutions function. You'll examine topics like family dynamics, education systems, social inequality, and policy that affects children and youth, drawing on psychology and social work perspectives. It suits students who want to understand people and social structures in depth before moving into careers like social work, education, counselling, or community development. | This program teaches you how people think, behave, and interact — the science behind psychology. You'll study psychological theories and research methods alongside related fields like sociology and social work, giving you a broad understanding of human behaviour and society. It suits students curious about why people do what they do and interested in careers involving counselling, research, or social services. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | neurosciencepsychology | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | psychology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them | 7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo | University of Guelph-Humber on OUInfo | Trent University — Durham GTA on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Criminology (Orillia)70%+
- Honours Bachelor of Arts with Major in Faith, Ethics and Justice (4 years)70%+
- Undeclared Arts (First Year Studies Only)70–75%+
- Child and Youth Studies70%+
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Diploma in General Arts & Science70–75%+
- Family Studies and Human Development (BASc)74–80%+
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.