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” | 75–80%“75 - 80% for all majors” | 75–80%“75 to 80%” | 75% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4USBI4USCH4U |
| 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 | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 20 | — | — | — |
| What you study | Philosophy | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesComparative Literary Studies | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesCreative Writing | Aboriginal StudiesAfrican StudiesAnthropologyCinematics & Photography |
| What it is | A Philosophy BA means you study fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, ethics, and how to think clearly. You learn to analyze arguments, examine assumptions, and develop your own reasoned positions on big ideas. The co-op option lets you apply these skills in workplace settings — workplaces value clear thinking and analysis — while the international version includes time abroad and global perspectives. | A BA Honours at Guelph lets you specialize in one of nine humanities and social science subjects — from English to Economics to Fine Art — while completing a standard four-year degree. The co-op option integrates paid work terms into your studies, letting you gain professional experience in your field alongside classroom learning. This suits students who want depth in a particular subject and prefer learning through both study and real-world application. | A BA General with an Area of Concentration lets you study one subject in depth — say English Studies or Economics — while taking electives across other humanities and social sciences. Unlike a specialized honours program, this approach gives you flexibility to explore multiple fields without committing fully to a single discipline. It suits students who have a clear interest in one area but want room to discover related subjects and keep career options open. | A Bachelor of Arts is a four-year degree where you study humanities and social sciences — subjects like English, history, psychology, anthropology, or environmental studies. You choose a major (or sometimes two) and take courses across different disciplines to build broad knowledge alongside deep expertise in your chosen area. This program suits students curious about understanding human culture, society, language, and ideas, who want flexibility to explore different fields before specializing. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | philosophy | communicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science | Applied to directly | criminologyenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical sciencepsychology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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