3 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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 74–80%“74 to 80%” | 70%“70% minimum” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 200 |
| What you study | Psychology | International DevelopmentSocial PolicySocial WorkSociology | PsychologySocial PolicySocial WorkSociology |
| What it is | Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes — how people think, feel, and act. At Wilfrid Laurier, you can choose between a BA (emphasizing the social and humanities aspects) or a BSc (focusing on research methods and biological foundations). The program includes optional co-op terms where you work in real clinical, research, or organizational settings alongside your studies, giving you practical experience that pure coursework alone doesn't provide. | You study human behaviour, relationships, and social systems from childhood through adulthood, drawing on sociology, psychology, and policy analysis. This program is broader than social work alone because it covers family dynamics, community development, and social change rather than focusing only on professional counselling or casework. It suits people interested in understanding how families and societies work and who want careers in social services, policy, research, or international development. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | neurosciencepsychology | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Trent University — Durham GTA 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 Applied Science in Social Services & Well-Being Studies and Social Service Worker Diploma70–75%+
- Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Psychology & Health Studies (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Disability Studies70%+
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Diploma in General Arts & Science70–75%+
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.