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Waterloo

Planning (Co-op Only)

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Published rangetheir exact wording80–83%Low 80s80%80–86%80 to 86%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you are not admitted to BA, Criminal Justice and Public Policy, you will be automatically considered for Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Legal Studies.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts/Master of Arts, BA/MA, Bachelor of Social Science, BSocSc
First-year intakewhere published200
What you studyEnvironmental StudiesPlanningInterdisciplinary StudiesPoliticsSocial PolicyLaw & CriminologyPoliticsSocial Policy
What it isThis program teaches you how to design and manage the built and natural environments — from city neighborhoods and transportation systems to parks and land use. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at planning firms, municipalities, or environmental organizations, giving you real experience while you study. It suits people who want hands-on learning, enjoy solving problems about how communities develop, and are willing to commit to the co-op schedule.This four-year combined degree integrates the study of conflict, human rights, security, and defence policy across social science and humanities perspectives. Unlike separate bachelor's and master's programs, you complete both degrees as one continuous stream, allowing you to move quickly from foundational concepts to advanced research and analysis. It suits students interested in understanding international relations, peace-building, or policy work who want deeper expertise than a single undergraduate degree provides.You study the causes of crime, how the criminal justice system works, and the policies governments use to address crime and social issues. This honours program includes a mandatory co-op placement, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms in law enforcement, courts, policy offices, or related organizations. It suits people interested in understanding crime prevention and criminal law from a policy angle, especially those who want practical workplace experience alongside their degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlycriminology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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