Program Information
Degree(s):
Honours Bachelor of Arts
Program(s):
Political Science (Major, Minor, Specialist)
OUAC Admission Code:
TAX (Social Sciences)
Academic Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Six 4U/M courses, including:
- English (ENG4U)
Find equivalent requirements for Canadian high school systems (external link), US high school system (external link), International Baccalaureate (external link), British-Patterned Education (external link), French-Patterned Education (external link), CAPE (external link), and other international high school systems (external link).
Admission Requirements
OUAC Admission Code: TAX (Social Sciences)
Supplementary Application Form Required: No
Admission Category Prerequisites: English
Approximate Admission Range: Mid to high 80s
Admission Requirements by Curriculum:
It is important to note that in addition to the courses required for admission into the Social Sciences admission category listed above (English), some programs of study may require you to take additional specific high school subjects to take specific courses in the first year, or for entry into that program in second year.
For example, if you are interested in economics, you will not only need English (which is required for admission into Social Sciences), but you will also need grade 12 mathematics/calculus or equivalent to be able to enrol in this program.
Transitioning From an Admission Category to a Program of Study
Since you are admitted to the general Social Sciences admission category, you will not be enrolled in a specific program during your first year. This means that during your first year, you can explore several different areas of study. You apply to a program (e.g. major in economics) at the end of your first year, and can combine programs outside of your admission category, excluding programs in Rotman Commerce.
To prepare for admission into your program of study at the end of the first year:
- Step 1: Search for your desired program of study (e.g. economics) in the table in the "Social Sciences (H.B.A)" section below
- Step 2: Find the high school subject prerequisites for your desired program of study listed under Subject(s) Required in Addition to English
- Step 3: These prerequisites subjects allow you to enrol in introductory first year courses needed for your program of study selection at the end of first year. You can find these courses listed under Program Area in the Academic Calendar