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Social Sciences I (Faculty of Social Sciences direct entry) at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Social Sciences I is a first-year pathway across the social sciences before choosing a program at the end of the year. The faculty offers programs including Anthropology, Economics, Health & Society, Political Science, Psychology Neuroscience & Behaviour, Social Work and Sociology, with eight co-op options.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Intake: September; application deadline April 1, 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students sample courses across the social sciences in first year, building research, data analysis and communication skills, then select a Level II program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario secondary school applicants: high school diploma plus six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U. MHF4U and/or MCV4U plus SBI4U are required to enter prerequisite courses for Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour; MCV4U and MHF4U are strongly recommended for Economics. Anticipated admission range is low-to-mid 80s.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply

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