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 | 73–77%“Mid 70s” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” | 75% | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UFRA4U |
| 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 | Available | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 40 | — | — |
| What you study | Human GeographyPhysical Geography | BuildingHuman GeographyInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational Development | African StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomics | African StudiesBusiness StudiesEconomicsEnvironmental Studies |
| 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. | You study how cities and regions develop, grow, and change, combining geography, planning, politics, and social policy to understand urban and rural environments. This program emphasizes the interconnected nature of these topics rather than treating them as separate disciplines. Co-op work terms are available, letting you gain practical experience in planning offices, government agencies, or development organizations alongside your coursework. | 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. | International Studies is a degree where you combine courses from fields like economics, history, business, and development to understand global issues and how different countries interact. The iBA option includes a mandatory year abroad at a partner university, immersing you in another culture while continuing your studies, whereas the regular BA keeps you on campus. It suits students who want broader perspectives on world problems rather than specializing in a single discipline, and who are curious about how global systems actually work. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | geography | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | York University — Glendon on OUInfo |
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