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 | 73–80%“Mid- to High 70s” | 70–73%“Low 70s” | 70–80%“70%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | — | — | Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Social Science, BSocSc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 125 | — | — |
| What you study | Sociology | Sociology | Interdisciplinary StudiesPoliticsSocial WorkSociology |
| What it is | A Sociology BA is the study of how people live together in groups and societies — looking at culture, inequality, institutions, and social change through research and theory. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms in relevant organizations, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. This program suits people curious about understanding society and wanting to test what they've learned in actual workplaces before graduating. | You study sociology — how people, groups, and societies work — but with a focus on solving real problems rather than just theory. You'll learn to analyze social issues like inequality, crime, and community development, then apply that knowledge to actual situations through projects and research. This suits people who want to understand human behaviour and social change while building practical skills for work in non-profit organizations, government, or social services. | You study how power, politics, and social systems shape gender and women's experiences, combining feminist theory with political analysis. Unlike a straight political science program, you examine how gender operates across institutions, law, and society rather than treating it as a side topic. This suits you if you're interested in social justice, policy work, or understanding how political systems affect different groups. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | sociology | sociology | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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- Criminology (Orillia)70%+
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Diploma in General Arts & Science70–75%+
- Undeclared Arts (First Year Studies Only)70–75%+
- Études féministes et de genre (4 ans – majeure)70–80%+
- Business and Society70–73%+
- Feminist and Gender Studies (4-year major) (French Immersion Stream is available)70–80%+
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.