Philosophy and Political Science (BA) at uOttawa

Deadlines

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Next deadlineThursday, September 17, 2026

Applications open for programs beginning September 2027
2026 entry
Verbatim: "We start accepting applications for programs that begin in September 2027 on September 17, 2026."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
ENG4U or FRA4U.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Canadian applicants using OUAC OUA or OZF.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in your uoZone Admission file
- Current Ontario high school transcripts arrive automatically through OUAC. Upload other requested records through uoDoc in uoZone. Your Admission file lists the documents for your background and program; incomplete files can be cancelled after the applicable deadline.
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Applicant pathways

English instruction (OUA)

Ontario secondary school applicants

Published minimum 75% for OUAC OUA.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
ENG4U or FRA4U.
French Immersion is available through this English route.

French instruction (OZF)

Ontario secondary school applicants

Published minimum 73% for OUAC OZF.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU courses.
FRA4U or ENG4U.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The published Honours bachelor’s degree structure requires 120 units.

References

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

Courses

Selected named courses from the faculty’s suggested first-year sequence.

Year 1 fall named courses3 listed

Selected courses from the faculty’s suggested sequence.

ENG 1100Workshop in Essay Writing3 units
Academic essays, research and acknowledging sources.
uOttawa course catalogue · ENG 1100
PHI 1301Philosophy: Ideas and Arguments3 units
Introduces philosophical methods by examining arguments about enduring questions in the field.
uOttawa 2026–27 course catalogue, PHI 1301
POL 1101Introduction to Political Science3 units
Political power, citizenship, key concepts and political research.
uOttawa course catalogue · POL 1101

Year 1 winter named courses4 listed

Selected courses from the faculty’s suggested sequence.

PHI 1302Philosophy: Themes and Texts3 units
Develops philosophical thinking through close analysis of texts on enduring questions.
uOttawa 2026–27 course catalogue, PHI 1302
AHL 1100Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts3 units
Uses perspectives from at least two arts disciplines to explore current debates and develop academic writing and critical reading.
One published option in the winter 3-unit choice.
uOttawa 2026–27 course catalogue, AHL 1100
AHL 1900Initiation aux études interdisciplinaires en Arts / Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study in the Arts3 units
Croise au moins deux disciplines des arts pour étudier des débats actuels et exercer la lecture critique et la rédaction. / Uses at least two arts disciplines to examine current debates and practise critical reading and academic writing.
One published option in the winter 3-unit choice.
uOttawa 2026–27 course catalogue, AHL 1900
ENG 1120Selected Topics in Literature and Composition3 units
Critical reading and writing across literary genres, with research and source use.
One published option in the winter 3-unit choice.
uOttawa course catalogue · ENG 1120