Social Science

Prerequisites

• ENG4U

Notes:

• All Honours Specializations and Majors in Psychology require a first-year university Math course; therefore any Grade 12 U-level Math is highly recommended for this program.
• Math is helpful in preparation for Sociology and Geography programs.
• MFH4U and MCV4U are required for all Economics modules.    
• SBI4U, SCH4U and SPH4U are highly recommended for the BSc in Psychology.
• Psychology and Geography are offered as both a BA and a BSc. For the BSc option, refer to the Academic Calendar for required high school science courses.

IB and AP Requirements

• IB Admission Information
• AP Admission Information

Language Requirements

English-Language Proficiency Requirements 

Each student granted admission to Western University must be proficient in spoken and written English. All students applying for undergraduate admission whose first language is not English will be required to provide acceptable proof of English-language proficiency. You are encouraged to write a test at the earliest possible date and, at the latest, before March 2022. Scores for any test written before January 1, 2020, may not be accepted.

You may be considered for an English-proficiency exemption if you studied for 4 full-time years in a Ministry-approved high school in Ontario or other Canadian provinces, and successfully completed Grade 12 English, ENG4U or its equivalent. This exemption does not apply to Nursing programs.

Applicants from other countries who have a total of 4 years of formal education in an English-speaking school system where English is the primary language and language of instruction, may be considered for an exemption on an individual basis. The Admissions Committee will consider all previous and current academic work and all documentation submitted in support of an application for an exemption.

The Undergraduate Admissions Office may require you to write a test of English proficiency. At the discretion of the University, you may be asked to present further evidence of English proficiency if your English proficiency score does not match your academic English prerequisite achievement.

Find additional details on acceptable proof of English proficiency.

Note: English-language proficiency requirements for admission to Undergraduate Nursing programs are different than the requirements for other programs at Western. For more information, visit the Nursing website.

Offers of Admission for Ontario High School Students

Basic Requirements for Admission

Ontario Grade 12 Curriculum Requirements

If you currently attend an Ontario high school, you must successfully complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, including each of the following, to be considered for admission:

• Six 4U and/or 4M level courses (excluding co-op)
• 4U English (ENG4U)
• Prerequisites for your program as specified by Western
• An admission average, including all program prerequisite courses as specified by Western

Failed and Repeated Courses

If a student has 3 or more repeats, this may be taken into consideration. If a student has 2 or fewer repeats, the highest attempt will be taken.

Midterm and Final Grades

• If you do not have a grade in a prerequisite course, do not worry. We will review your application based on a combination of Grade 11 and Grade 12 grades available at the time of each offer round (provided your application is showing enrollment in prerequisite courses).
• You can log into your OUAC account to confirm proper submission of your grades and enrollment information.
• If you are registered to take a course outside of your home school, make sure it is a Ministry-accredited and approved school that offers the same rigorous curriculum and level of instruction as your high school. Grades must be reported through the OUAC.

Alternative Offers

Western's Main Campus does not have automatic alternative offers of admission. If you wish to be considered for more than 1 program, list each program as a separate choice on your OUAC application.

One-year deferrals of admission may be granted to high school applicants. A written request must be sent to the Admissions Office that outlines the reasons for deferral.

Note: A deferral will not be granted to those students who will be studying at another postsecondary institution.

The Special Consideration Profile is available for students who may have had extenuating circumstances that led to academic difficulty and that may put them marginally below the university's minimum admissions requirement. Extenuating circumstances may include disability, personal illness, financial circumstances, required employment, family illnesses or other personal or family matters. Deadline: March 1.

The Extraordinary Extracurricular and Contributions to Citizenship Profile is an optional profile designed to recognize a candidate's commitment to “extracurricular activities and active citizenship” through ongoing contributions to school and community life. Students who believe that their average will fall marginally below the University's minimum admission requirements and who have made significant contributions are eligible to submit a profile. Deadline: March 1.

Visit our website for forms and details.

Internship and/or co-op opportunities are available in a variety of programs.

Alternative Offers

Alternative offers of admission are not made automatically.