Languages at McMaster
Not directly. At McMaster University you apply to Humanities I, then choose languages at the end of first year.
The program you actually apply to
Humanities I
80–83%OUAC MH
Prerequisites
- English 4U
- *Completion of Biology 4U is recommended for students who are interested in pursuing the Cognitive Science of Language program in Level II.
When you choose languages
At the end of first year.
What to watch for
Covers French, Linguistics & Languages, Cognitive Science of Language, and Greek & Roman Studies — all Level 2 off Humanities I. Grade 12 French is not required to apply to Humanities I, but check the individual program's Level 1 course requirements before you build your first-year timetable.
The same application also gets you to
Humanities I is the entry point for 4 other majors at McMaster. You are not choosing between these at application time.
Languages 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%
- LaurentianDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Honours Bachelor of Arts (UZ)73–77%
- 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 Humanities73–80%
- U of T (Scarborough)via Social Sciences & Humanities (OUAC TUD)73–80%
- U of T (St. George)via Humanities80–87%
- Waterloovia Honours Arts77–80%
- Westernvia Arts & Humanities (EA)80–83%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- Yorkvia Linguistics (BA) (YFN)73–77%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. McMaster’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.