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Social Science Co-op Program at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

Social Science Co-Op Program is offered through Social Science Internship Program at Western University.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science  |  Department: Social Science Internship Program  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The Social Science Co-op Program (SSCP) aims to provide 4 – 16-month practical degree-related experience in a paid, employment setting. All students enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program with an Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major in the Faculty of Social Science at Western University are eligible to enroll in the Social Science Co-op Program. Students must also satisfy the eligibility requirements which are to: (i) be registered in full-time* academic studies at Western University (ii) be in good standing with their Department or program module as appropriate. International students are eligible to apply for the program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For requirements for students entering the program prior to September 2025, see the 2024 Academic Calendar. Requirements for students entering the program in September 2025:

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026-27). First-year tuition for the Social Science, Science (excl. Computer Science), Bio/Med Science fee group (Ontario resident; out-of-province tuition is $7,719); tuition only, excludes student organization, ancillary, transit, health, dental and other fees. D Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026-27). First-year tuition for the Social Science, Science (excl. Computer Science), Bio/Med Science fee group; tuition only, excludes ancillary fees, transit pass and UHIP health plan. Draft schedule, subject to change. Source

Full-time undergraduate programmes start in September (Fall/Winter, September to April). Part-time studies have a May start (Summer Evening, Intersession, Summer Distance) and a September start (Fall/Winter Day or Evening and Distance).

Applications open on the OUAC in late September 2026. The deadline for equal consideration to full-time undergraduate studies is January 15, 2027. Medicine (MD) closes October 1; Law (JD) and Dentistry (DDS) close November 1; Education (BEd) closes November 2; Compressed Time Frame BScN RPN Stream B closes December 1; Compressed BScN Regular Stream and RPN Stream A close February 15, 2027. Ivey AEO closes January 15, Music audition and interview registration February 1, Visual Arts digital portfolio February 15, SASAH February 28, Commercial Aviation Management supplementary application March 1, 2027. Part-time May start deadline is March 1 and part-time September start deadline is July 1, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), for up to three faculties or direct-entry programmes.

2026-27 application fees: Law $150; Medicine $135; Dentistry $375; Education (BEd/Dip.Ed.) $80; Ivey HBA $200; part-time application $100.

Apply through the official page: https://welcome.uwo.ca/next-steps/

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