Geography at McMaster
Not directly. At McMaster University you apply to Social Sciences I, then choose geography at the end of first year.
The program you actually apply to
Social Sciences I
80–87%OUAC MLCo-op available
Prerequisites
- 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.
When you choose geography
At the end of first year.
What to watch for
McMaster no longer runs a program called 'Geography'. Human geography, GIS and urban studies are now Honours Environment & Society, a BA reached through Social Sciences I. The physical/earth side is Honours Earth & Environmental Sciences, a BSc reached through the Environmental and Earth Sciences Gateway instead — a completely different OUAC choice. Both are taught by the School of Earth, Environment & Society, which spans two faculties, which is why this looks confusing. Pick your door by BA vs BSc intent.
The same application also gets you to
Social Sciences I is the entry point for 4 other majors at McMaster. You are not choosing between these at application time.
Geography at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry65%
- BrockDirect entry73–77%
- Carletonvia Bachelor of Arts - Honours (CH)75%
- Guelphvia Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours (GK)75–80%
- LakeheadDirect entry70%
- Laurentiannot offered at Laurentian
- Laurier (Waterloo)Direct entry73–77%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Arts (PA)70%
- Ontario Technot offered at Ontario Tech
- Queen'svia Arts (QA)83–87%
- TMUDirect entry70–75%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Social Sciences73–80%
- U of T (Scarborough)via Social Sciences & Humanities (OUAC TUD)73–80%
- U of T (St. George)via Social Sciences83–90%
- WaterlooDirect entry77–80%
- Westernvia Social Science (EO)80–87%
- Windsornot offered at Windsor
- YorkDirect entry73–80%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16, and this one is marked medium confidence. McMaster’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.