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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 950 |
| What you study | Human GeographyPhysical Geography | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography |
| What it is | Geography at Wilfrid Laurier is the study of both human societies and natural systems — how people organize themselves across space, and how climate, landforms, and ecosystems shape the world. The program lets you choose between emphasizing human geography (cities, cultures, economics, politics) or physical geography (weather, geology, water), or blend both. A co-op option lets you gain work experience in fields like urban planning, environmental consulting, or government during your degree, which suits students who want to test career paths while studying. | 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 it | geography | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
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