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Published rangetheir exact wording73–80%Mid-70s (regular), high 70s (co-op)65%65%+70%75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • ENG4U
  • 5 other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
  • English (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published800
What you studyAfrican StudiesAnthropologyAsian StudiesChinese StudiesPoliticsAnthropologyEconomicsEnglish StudiesFine ArtAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomics
What it isYou study a broad mix of human culture, history, and society through disciplines like anthropology, literature, drama, area studies, and food studies. Unlike a specialized honours program, this option lets you combine subjects freely and explore different fields before deciding on a focus. It suits students curious about people, ideas, and culture who want flexibility and the chance to gain work experience through co-op placements.Political Science is the study of government, law, political systems, and how power works in society. You'll examine Canadian and international politics, political theory, and institutions from multiple angles. This four-year program suits people who want a broad foundation in politics before deciding whether to specialize in law, policy, international relations, or public administration.Arts One is a broad first-year program that lets you explore multiple humanities and social science subjects — including anthropology, history, English, economics, and geography — before deciding on a major. Unlike applying directly to a single program, this approach gives you time to sample different disciplines and find the right fit before committing. It suits students who are curious about ideas and society but aren't yet certain which direction they want to specialize in.This program lets you study how societies, economies, and cultures interact across borders, drawing from fields like history, anthropology, economics, and international development. You'll examine global issues through multiple lenses rather than specializing in one discipline. It suits students curious about world affairs and international problems who want flexibility to explore different approaches before deciding on a deeper focus.
The door tomajors you reach through itenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencesociologypolitical scienceApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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