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	York Social Work (BSW, Direct Entry- Co-op available) OUAC YFS Remove	McMaster Social Sciences I OUAC ML Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	83–87%“Mid-80s”	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	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 5 additional 4U/M courses	English 4U * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics. * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes If you are a non-Canadian high school applicant, you must submit an online supplementary information form. The form becomes available shortly after you apply. Find further details about the supplementary information form . Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published	175	950
What you study	Social Work	Anthropology Economics Health Informatics Human Geography
What it is	Social Work teaches you how to help people and communities facing challenges like poverty, abuse, mental health issues, and inequality. A direct-entry program means you start in social work courses from year one, rather than taking general studies first. Co-op lets you alternate between classes and paid work at social agencies, hospitals, or nonprofits, so you graduate with real experience alongside your degree. This suits people who want hands-on learning, are drawn to supporting vulnerable people, and prefer to test their career choice in the field 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	Applied to directly	criminology geography political science psychology sociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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