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Family Studies & Human Development

Western University

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
Late September 2026Applications open on the OUAC2027 entry
  • Late September 2026
  • Page gives "Late September" under the heading "September 2026", no exact day
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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
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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.

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Mid April 2027Last date to receive English Proficiency test results2027 entry
  • Mid April 2027
  • Page gives "Mid April", no exact day
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish70% min.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma with at least six Grade 12 U/M courses, excluding co-op.
Western Ontario high-school admissions and prior cohort guidance
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Western main campus · EFS

Western Family Studies & Human Development September 2027 entry
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Western Ontario high-school admissions and prior cohort guidanceWestern Ontario high-school admissions and prior cohort guidance
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Grades and final academic records
    • Current Ontario high school applicants verify grades in OUAC. Other Canadian high school applicants complete the requested Self-Reported Grades Form. Other backgrounds follow the Student Center To-Do List. Final transcript or exam results are required before starting studies.
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  4. Step 4Apply through OUAC using code EFS.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Degree requirements

Required courses and electives
  • All three modules require at least 60% in the first-year principal courses and passes in electives. Honours Specialization also requires a 70% average across the 2.0 principal courses.
  • Complete at least 1.0 course in each breadth category and 2.0 designated essay courses, including at least 1.0 senior essay course.
ReferencesWestern 2026 Academic Calendar · Family Studies and Human Development BA HonoursWestern Family Studies modules and first-year progressionWestern Brescia School published course outlinesWestern Senate approval of Family Studies 4406 practicumWestern Senate graduation requirementsWestern 2026 Academic Calendar · Family Studies and Human Development BA MajorWestern 2026 Academic Calendar · Family Studies and Human Development BA Specialization
Credits and degree requirements
  • The active Family Studies and Human Development BA modules contain 6.0 courses for the Major, 9.0 for the Specialization and 10.0 for the Honours Specialization.
ReferencesWestern 2026 Academic Calendar · Family Studies and Human Development BA HonoursWestern Family Studies modules and first-year progressionWestern Brescia School published course outlinesWestern Senate approval of Family Studies 4406 practicumWestern Senate graduation requirementsWestern 2026 Academic Calendar · Family Studies and Human Development BA MajorWestern 2026 Academic Calendar · Family Studies and Human Development BA Specialization

Program facts

Entering average~Low 80s

Western’s published guidance for Ontario high-school applicants.

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InternshipOptional internship or fourth-year experiential placement

Eligible students can apply after second year for a 4-, 8-, 12- or 16-month internship. Fourth-year placements are a separate option.

University work-study information
Western Brescia School experiential learning placementsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

The active BA modules share the first-year foundation.

Honours Specialization in Family Studies and Human Development

BA

Western publishes this as a formal module in Family Studies and Human Development. The modules share the same subject focus.

Published requirements

Courses

Published shared first-year requirements and a sourced senior practicum example. The published major requirements are for the active BA in Human Ecology. The first-year requirements and optional placement are already held.

First year2 listed

Take 1.0 from first-year Psychology or Sociology and 3.0 electives.

Western Family Studies modules and first-year progression
Fourth year · optional practicum1 listed

An approved 75-hour placement is available to eligible students.

Western Senate approval of Family Studies 4406 practicum
Family Studies BA · shared upper-year courses3 listed

These three courses appear in all three active BA modules. Each module lists additional required courses and choices.

Western 2026 Academic Calendar · Family Studies and Human Development BA Honours
Family Studies Honours BA · selected additional requirements2 listed
Western 2026 Academic Calendar · Family Studies and Human Development BA Honours

Careers

Career sectors

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  • Education
  • Government
  • Social work
  • Private practice
Career sectorsWestern Family Studies & Human Development BA and career examplesWestern Brescia School internship eligibility and termsWestern Senate approval of Family Studies 4406 practicum
Scope and qualifications

Western’s Family Studies career fields and approved experiential course.

Costs

Brescia School · Family Studies & Human Development

Published cost estimate

2027–28 · First-year Fall/Winter · CAD

Ontario example · Choose your category

Estimated tuition$6,294
Books and suppliesUnpublished
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Western Registrar’s prospective Fall/Winter 2027–28 tuition estimate. The estimator publishes a shared undergraduate fee category for the Brescia School. Incidental fees and books are separate.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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