Social Sciences
Related Subject Areas:
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Finance
- History
- Human Geography
- Law & Criminology
- Physical Geography
- Politics
- Sociology
- Instruction language
- English
- OUAC code
- TMS
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts, BA
- Experiential learning
- Practicum or internship option available
- Enrollment
- 700
- Grade range
- Mid to high 70s
Subjects of Major Interest
A subject of major interest is a specialization within a general degree program.
For example, a university might have a degree called "Arts", but through that program, you could potentially study several subjects of major interest, including History, Drama, Economics, English, French, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.
Usually, you will be asked to choose your "subject of major interest" when you apply.
Subjects of Major Interest for this program include:
- Anthropology
- Criminology, Law & Society
- Economics
- Economics and Political Science
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Environmental Management
- Financial Economics
- Geography
- History and Political Science
- International Affairs
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Sustainability
- Undecided (Arts)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- ENG4U
- Some programs require MHF4U and recommend MCV4U
- Environmental Management recommends SBI4U
Admission
Basic Requirements for Admission
All program areas require the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Six 4U/M subjects or equivalent, including English
Some prerequisite courses must have a minimum of 70%. The admission average is calculated with English, plus the next best 5 courses.
Failed and Repeated Courses
While recognizing that there may be valid reasons to repeat a course, the University of Toronto reserves the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a single attempt at each course. Appeals for special circumstances will be considered.
Timing and Process for Admission Decisions
Depending on the faculty, program of study, campus and your academic record, conditional offers of admission based on final 3U/M and interim or final 4U/M results will be made during 3 admission rounds occurring between mid-February and late May. Offers will be made subject to space availability.
The minimum admission grade ranges required may vary annually depending on the competition for the available spaces. Particular attention will be paid to achievement in prerequisite courses.
All offers of admission are conditional upon final results and completing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.



