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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70–77%“Low to mid-70s” | 65%“65%+” | 75–80%“75 to 80%” | 70%“70% minimum” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4U |
| 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 | No | No | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 20 | — | — | 200 |
| What you study | PoliticsSocial Policy | Politics | AnthropologyCinematics & PhotographyClassical StudiesCreative Writing | AccountingAgriculture SciencesAnthropologyArchaeology |
| What it is | Political Science at York is the study of how governments work, how power is organized, and how social policies affect people's lives. The international version (iBA) includes a work term abroad, while the regular BA lets you do optional co-op placements in government, advocacy, or policy organizations. This program suits people interested in understanding politics, law, social change, or working in public service. | Political Science is the study of government, law, political systems, and how power works in society. You'll examine Canadian and international politics, political theory, and institutions from multiple angles. This four-year program suits people who want a broad foundation in politics before deciding whether to specialize in law, policy, international relations, or public administration. | 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 Business and Arts program combines study in two fields: one from business, accounting, or economics, and one from humanities or social sciences like English, anthropology, or environmental studies. Unlike a single-subject honours degree, you earn one honours diploma by completing substantial coursework in both areas rather than specializing deeply in one. This suits students who want broad knowledge across different disciplines and are curious about how business intersects with culture, society, or the environment. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | political science | political science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Trent University on OUInfo |
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