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%” | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW |
| First-year intakewhere published | 200 | — | 950 |
| What you study | Business StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesSociology | International DevelopmentSocial PolicySocial WorkSociology | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography |
| What it is | You study business and organizations through both management and sociology lenses, examining how companies operate in society and affect people. This program blends traditional business topics like accounting and strategy with the social sciences, so you explore not just profits but also ethics, inequality, and community impact. It suits students interested in business who also want to understand the human and social dimensions of commerce, and the optional co-op lets you test this approach through paid work terms. | 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. | 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 | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | McMaster University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Psychology & Health Studies (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Social Sciences73–80%+
- Global and International Studies75%+
- Sciences commerciales – Analytique en soins de santé (4 ans)75–80%+
- Public Affairs and Policy Management80–82%+
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.