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Laurier (Waterloo)

Economics

OUAC UZE

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%“Low-80s”80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
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Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 70%
  • Advanced Functions at 70%
  • One of Calculus and Vectors or Data Management at 60%
  • Prerequisite courses are calculated in the admission average.
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree—Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published—950
What you study—AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isYou study how people, businesses, and governments make decisions about money, resources, and trade. Economics teaches you to analyze real-world problems — from inflation and unemployment to company strategy — using data and mathematical tools. This program includes co-op work terms, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid jobs in government, finance, or business, giving you practical experience alongside theory.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itaccountingeconomicsfinancecriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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