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The Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences provides a flexible study structure compared to single or combined majors.
This program gives students comprehensive access to courses from multiple faculties, with most credits required from Social Sciences departments and centers.
First-year BA Social Sciences students can apply to specialize in their preferred discipline after successfully completing Year 1.
Graduates may qualify for diverse career paths based on their selected course combinations.
Applicants must have
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
Minimum six Grade 12 4U or 4M-level credits, including program specific prerequisites.
A minimum admission average of 70% (many programs require a higher average)
English proficiency requirements
IELTS - overall 6.5, no band below 6.0
TOEFL - overall 88, no band below 21
CAEL - overall 70, no band below 60
PTE - 58
IELP Level 5 - Successful completion of Level 5 of the Brock Intensive English Language program
CAE (C1 Advanced): 176 minimum score
CPE (C2 Proficiency): 176 minimum score
IB: Completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A