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Science & Technology Studies (BA)

York University

Overview

Program Summary

University York University
Degree Bachelor of Arts, BA
OUAC Program Code YPO
Grade Range Mid-70s to low 80s
Experiential Learning Not Available
Enrollment Open
Instruction Language English

Addenda

2014-Dec-15 New Program

Admission

Offers of Admission for Ontario High School Students

Basic Requirements for Admission

York gives admission consideration to applicants who successfully present academic credentials earned at recognized/accredited institutions around the world.

For Ontario high school students, the minimum admission requirement is the completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, and six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U. Students may also be required to fulfill faculty or program-specific prerequisites. Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U.

You must successfully complete the OSSD diploma, including six 4U/M courses and all of the prerequisites for your programs, and maintain the average used for conditional admission.

Note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the university.

Failed and Repeated Courses

York’s policy on repeated courses: Repeated courses are accepted. Admissions will consider the course with the highest grade, which may not necessarily be the most recently taken course. The Schulich School of Business reserves the right to review each situation on an individual basis.

York’s policy on failed courses: Failed courses will be considered. Admissions will review the course with the highest grade.

Timing and Process for Admission Decisions

After applying to the undergraduate program, you will receive an acknowledgement letter from York with your York reference number printed on it. The acknowledgement letter will be sent out in the mail within two weeks of receiving your application.

York will begin assessing applicants and may make conditional offers of admission as applications are received. You are encouraged to present as strong an academic profile as possible. Application processing times vary depending on your application type. It usually takes four to eight weeks for your application to be processed and for a decision to be made.

York will consider 3U/M courses for initial admission purposes. Qualified applicants may be considered for alternative programs in cases where they do not meet the admission requirements of their original choice, or where their original program choice has filled.

Veuillez noter : ENG4U est requis pour tous les étudiants du nouveau programme. Les étudiants qui fréquentent une école secondaire de langue française peuvent remplacer ENG4U par FRA4U, FEF4U ou FIF4U.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • The OSSD
  • Six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U
  • Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U

Alternative Offers

For more information about alternative offers, visit:
http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/admitted/alternative_offers/.

Language Requirements

If you apply to an undergraduate program, you may meet the language requirements if you have successfully completed - or are in the process of successfully completing - one of the following:

  • Four full years of study in Canada in English or French at the high school level.
  • Four full years of study at the high school level in English in a country where English is a primary language or where English is the primary language of instruction, or in French in a country where French is a primary language or where French is the primary language of instruction.
  • One full year of study in an accredited university degree program in English in a country where English is a primary language, or in French in a country where French is a primary language.
  • Two full years of study in English in an accredited college diploma/applied degree program in a country where English is a primary language or where English is the primary language of instruction, or in French where French is a primary language or where French is the primary language of instruction.
  • Successful completion of academic program level 6 at York University’s Language Institute (YUELI). For more information, visit www.yueli.yorku.ca.

York reserves the right to request language proficiency test scores. All faculties require 4U English (ENG4U)*.

* Les étudiants qui fréquentent une école secondaire de langue française peuvent présenter un cours de français de 12e année U (FRA4U, FIF4U ou FEF4U).

Contact

Contact Us About the Program

Bennett Centre for Student Services
99 Ian MacDonald Blvd
4700 Keele St
Toronto ON M3J 1P3

  • Admissions: 416-736-5000
  • Fax: 416-736-5536