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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.

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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
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
Western Social Science September 2027 entry
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

September 2027 main-campus entry through OUAC code EO.

Western Social Science September 2027 entry
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  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 and supply the university applicant checklist records required for your education route.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Ontario degree entry

Ontario high-school GroupA applicants; degree-specific alternatives remain in the source block

  • Ontario High School (Group A)
  • Required Courses: English (ENG4U)
  • Admission Average Guideline: Low to mid 80s Averages reflect Ontario high school students. Achieving an average in the suggested range does not guarantee admission.
  • Requirements outside Ontario
Western current programme Ontario entry requirements and mandatory processes
Ontario general credential route

Ontario secondary-school applicants; programme-specific subjects and supplements apply separately

  • Complete the OSSD and at least six Grade 12 U/M courses, excluding co-op, including ENG4U. Submit completed and in-progress Grade 11 U/M courses and required English-proficiency evidence when applicable.
  • Meet the chosen programme’s subject requirements. Required courses need at least 70%; recommended courses are distinct from required courses.
Ontario general credential route · official route policy

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 5.0 first-year credits across at least four subjects, with no more than 2.0 credits in one subject. Take at least 1.0 in Category A and 1.0 in either B or C.
  • A standard four-year degree requires 20.0 credits and a three-year degree requires 15.0. No more than 7.0 first-year credits count.
  • Before graduation, complete 1.0 credit in each of Categories A, B and C and 2.0 designated essay credits, including at least 1.0 at the 2000 level or above.
ReferencesWestern Social Science September 2027 entryWestern social-science: current named programme/faculty locationWestern Facilities Management: official campus building-code directoryWestern Faculty of Social Science first-year module preparationWestern Faculty of Social Science graduation checklistWestern Faculty of Social Science co-op duration and creditWestern paid work-integrated learning options by facultyWestern Economics 2026–27 current courses

Program facts

Entering average~Low to mid 80s

Ontario high-school applicants (Group A).

Western Social Science: September 2027 Ontario admission guidance
Co-opOptional paid Social Science Co-op

Social Science co-op is available, with experiences beginning as early as the summer of second year.

Western Social Science September 2027 programme duration and co-op availability

The optional paid co-op can start as early as the summer after Year 2. Western lists placements of 4, 8, 12 or 16 months and up to 1.0 credit.

Western Faculty of Social Science co-op duration and credit
Western paid work-integrated learning options by facultyCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

EO is an open first-year entry category. Students request a module through Intent to Register after first year. Requirements depend on the module and degree.

Anthropology

BA

Study humans through sociocultural and biological anthropology, archaeology and linguistics.

Published requirementsPublished courses

Courses

Separate study choices within this entry program. Each course block belongs to its named choice; it is not required of every student in the degree.

Psychology13 listed

Current first-year preparation for the Psychology BA Major and BA Honours Specialization. BSc requirements and later module selection remain separate; these alternatives are not all compulsory. HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BA: Enrolment in this module is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Students who wish to enter the Honours Specialization in Psychology - BA module after Year 1 must have completed the following first-year requirements with no failures, and have a minimum average of 75% in 3.0 principal courses, including the following psychology and mathematics courses, plus 1.0 additional course, with no mark in these principal courses below 60%: HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BA: 1.0 course from: Psychology 1000 or Psychology 1002A/B AND Psychology 1003A/B . 0.5 course: Data Science 1000A/B . 0.5 course from: Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B . Mathematics 1228A/B is recommended. HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BA: Students who wish to enter the Honours Specialization – BA after Years 2 and 3 must have a minimum cumulative average of 75% or cumulative average in their last 10.0 courses of 75%, with no mark below 60% in the module courses. Moreover, a minimum of 60% is needed in each of the 3.0 first-year principal courses, as listed in the module Admission Requirements above. HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BA: Module 9.0 courses: HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BA: Progression Requirements Students who are enrolled in the BA Honours Specialization must maintain a minimum modular average of 75%, with marks of 70% or above in Psychology 2801F/G and Psychology 2811A/B, marks of 75% or above in Psychology 2802F/G, Psychology 2812A/B and Psychology 3801F/G, and all other module course marks 60% or above to progress in the module. HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BSc: Enrolment in this module is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Students who wish to enter the Honours Specialization in Psychology - BSc module after Year 1 must have completed the following first-year requirements with no failures, and have a minimum average of 75% in 3.0 principal courses, with no mark in these principal courses below 60%: HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BSc: 1.0 course from: Psychology 1000 or Psychology 1002A/B AND Psychology 1003A/B . 0.5 course: Data Science 1000A/B . 0.5 course from: Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, the former Applied Mathematics 1413, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B . 1.0 course: Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B . 1.0 course from: Chemistry 1301A/B, Chemistry 1302A/B, Computer Science 1025A/B, Computer Science 1026A/B, Computer Science 1027A/B, Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1202A/B, Physics 1501A/B, Physics 1502A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1029A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B, the former Physics 1302A/B. 1.0 option. HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BSc: Students who wish to enter the Honours Specialization - BSc after Years 2 and 3 must have a minimum cumulative average of 75% or cumulative average in their last 10.0 courses of 75%, with no mark below 60% in the module courses. Moreover, a minimum of 60% is needed in each of the 3.0 first-year principal courses, as listed in the module Admission Requirements above. HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BSc: Module 10.0 courses: HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY - BSc: Progression Requirements Students who are enrolled in the BSc Honours Specialization must maintain a minimum modular average of 75%, with marks of 70% or above in Psychology 2801F/G and Psychology 2811A/B, marks of 75% or above in Psychology 2802F/G, Psychology 2812A/B and Psychology 3801F/G, and all other module course marks 60% or above to progress in the module. MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY: Completion of first-year requirements, including 1.0 course from Psychology 1000 or Psychology 1002A/B AND Psychology 1003A/B with a mark of at least 60%. MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY: 0.5 course: Data Science 1000A/B 0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, the former Statistical Sciences 1024A/B . MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY: Module 6.0 courses: MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY: 1.0 course normally taken in second year: from: Psychology 2801F/G, Psychology 2811A/B, the former Psychology 2820E. 0.5 course in Psychology numbered 2100-2299. 0.5 course in Psychology numbered 2300-2799. 1.0 course in Psychology numbered 2100-2999. 1.0 course in Psychology numbered 2000-2999. 0.5 course in Psychology numbered 3100-3299. 0.5 course in Psychology numbered 3300-3799. 0.5 course in Psychology numbered 3100-3999. 0.5 course in Psychology numbered 3100-4999, excluding Psychology 4850E, Psychology 4851E and Psychology 4852E .

  • Computer Science 1026A/BCOMPUTER SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS I0.5 credits

    Algorithms and reliable modular programming for students with little programming experience.

  • Psychology 1002A/BPsychology As A Natural Science0.5 credits

    Biological psychology, perception, learning, motivation and cognitive processes.

  • Psychology 1003A/BPsychology As A Social Science0.5 credits

    Development, social behaviour, intelligence, personality and clinical psychology.

  • Data Science 1000A/BData Science Concepts0.5 credits

    Visualizing and analyzing data, sampling, estimation and statistical inference.

  • Calculus 1000A/BCalculus I0.5 credits

    Limits, derivatives, integration and applications to areas and volumes.

  • Calculus 1301A/BCalculus Ii0.5 credits

    Integration techniques, series and differential equations with applications.

  • Calculus 1500A/BCalculus I For The Mathematical Sciences0.5 credits

    Calculus with mathematical rigour, set theory, limits, derivatives and integration.

  • Calculus 1501A/BCalculus Ii For Mathematical And Physical Sciences0.5 credits

    Integration, series, polar curves and differential equations for mathematical and physical sciences.

  • Mathematics 1225A/BMethods Of Calculus0.5 credits

    Integration, differential equations and functions of several variables with applications.

  • Mathematics 1228A/BMethods Of Finite Mathematics0.5 credits

    Permutations, combinations and probability theory.

  • Mathematics 1229A/BMethods Of Matrix Algebra0.5 credits

    Vectors, matrices, linear equations and determinants.

  • Mathematics 1600A/BLinear Algebra I0.5 credits

    Linear systems, vector spaces, transformations, eigenvalues and applications.

  • Applied Mathematics 1201A/BCalculus And Probability With Biological Applications0.5 credits

    Integration, probability, linear algebra and equations applied to biological systems.

Western current 2026 programme and module requirements
Psychology

Psychology

First year: Psychology BA foundation3 listed

Psychology 1002 and 1003 provide the current main-campus introductory sequence. Data Science 1000 is a 0.5 requirement. Other first-year choices depend on the planned BA module.

  • Psychology 1002A/BPsychology As A Natural Science0.5 credits

    Biological psychology, perception, learning, motivation and cognitive processes.

  • Psychology 1003A/BPsychology As A Social Science0.5 credits

    Development, social behaviour, intelligence, personality and clinical psychology.

  • Data Science 1000A/BData Science Concepts0.5 credits

    Visualizing and analyzing data, sampling, estimation and statistical inference.

Western Psychology four-year BA Major planning guide
First year: BA Major mathematics alternatives9 listed

Choose one 0.5 mathematics course. Mathematics 1228 is recommended, not compulsory. This is preparation for later university-module entry, not a high-school admission cutoff.

  • Calculus 1000A/BCalculus I0.5 credits

    Limits, derivatives, integration and applications to areas and volumes.

  • Calculus 1301A/BCalculus Ii0.5 credits

    Integration techniques, series and differential equations with applications.

  • Calculus 1500A/BCalculus I For The Mathematical Sciences0.5 credits

    Calculus with mathematical rigour, set theory, limits, derivatives and integration.

  • Calculus 1501A/BCalculus Ii For Mathematical And Physical Sciences0.5 credits

    Integration, series, polar curves and differential equations for mathematical and physical sciences.

  • Mathematics 1225A/BMethods Of Calculus0.5 credits

    Integration, differential equations and functions of several variables with applications.

  • Mathematics 1228A/BMethods Of Finite Mathematics0.5 credits

    Permutations, combinations and probability theory.

  • Mathematics 1229A/BMethods Of Matrix Algebra0.5 credits

    Vectors, matrices, linear equations and determinants.

  • Mathematics 1600A/BLinear Algebra I0.5 credits

    Linear systems, vector spaces, transformations, eigenvalues and applications.

  • Applied Mathematics 1201A/BCalculus And Probability With Biological Applications0.5 credits

    Integration, probability, linear algebra and equations applied to biological systems.

Western live 2026 Psychology Major requirements
First year: BA Honours Specialization mathematics alternatives8 listed

Choose one 0.5 mathematics course. The BA Honours Specialization has distinct grades and limited enrolment. Do not combine this list with the separate BSc science requirements.

  • Calculus 1000A/BCalculus I0.5 credits

    Limits, derivatives, integration and applications to areas and volumes.

  • Calculus 1301A/BCalculus Ii0.5 credits

    Integration techniques, series and differential equations with applications.

  • Calculus 1500A/BCalculus I For The Mathematical Sciences0.5 credits

    Calculus with mathematical rigour, set theory, limits, derivatives and integration.

  • Mathematics 1225A/BMethods Of Calculus0.5 credits

    Integration, differential equations and functions of several variables with applications.

  • Mathematics 1228A/BMethods Of Finite Mathematics0.5 credits

    Permutations, combinations and probability theory.

  • Mathematics 1229A/BMethods Of Matrix Algebra0.5 credits

    Vectors, matrices, linear equations and determinants.

  • Mathematics 1600A/BLinear Algebra I0.5 credits

    Linear systems, vector spaces, transformations, eigenvalues and applications.

  • Applied Mathematics 1201A/BCalculus And Probability With Biological Applications0.5 credits

    Integration, probability, linear algebra and equations applied to biological systems.

Western live 2026 Psychology BA Honours Specialization requirements
Economics

Economics

First-year preparation2 listed

Required introductory economics courses for the Economics routes. Add 0.5 Calculus 1000A/B or 1500A/B.

Western Faculty of Social Science first-year module preparation
Political Science

Political Science

First-year preparation1 listed

International Relations also lists 1.0 first-year History. Politics, Philosophy and Economics adds both introductory Economics courses and 1.0 first-year Philosophy.

Western Faculty of Social Science first-year module preparation
Study routes

EO is an open first-year entry category. Students request a module through Intent to Register after first year. Requirements depend on the module and degree.

  • Criminology
  • Transitional Justice
Study locations
Published academic-unit locations
The Faculty of Social Science lists contact offices in the Social Science Centre: the Dean’s Office at SSC 9438 and Undergraduate Student Services at SSC 2105. These are contact offices, not classroom assignments.Western social-science: current named programme/faculty location

Careers

Career sectors

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  • Public policy
  • Politics
  • Economics and business
Career sectorsWestern Social Science September 2027 entryWestern paid work-integrated learning options by faculty
Scope and qualifications

Western identifies a graduate degree as the path to a psychology career for students in its Psychology module.

Western’s examples for the Politics, Philosophy and Economics module. Other modules have different pathways.

Costs

Social Science, Science and Medical Sciences · Year 1

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · September 2026–April 2027 · Full-time course load · CAD

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Tuition$6,171
Books and suppliesSee course syllabus
Residence
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Meal plan
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Estimated subtotalNot available

Tuition only · 4.0+ courses, or 3.5+ in cohort programmes

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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