Sociology at McMaster
Not directly. At McMaster University you apply to Social Sciences I, then choose sociology 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 sociology
At the end of first year.
What to watch for
Chosen at the end of Level 1 by ranking up to four Level 2 programs in Mosaic — the 2026 window ran April 2 to April 29, with decisions in early June. Co-op is available.
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.
Sociology 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 TechDirect entry70–73%
- 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%
- Waterloovia Honours Arts77–80%
- Westernvia Social Science (EO)80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- YorkDirect entry73–80%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. McMaster’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.