Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate degrees are your academic cornerstone and the starting point for your future. They’re an opportunity to discover what you are passionate about and expand your thinking through program courses and electives. All while developing key skills like communication and critical thinking.
The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a wide variety of degree programs that can often be combined in different ways. Students can focus on one subject with a single honours degree or if you are interested in two BA options, you can complete a combined Honours degree. Both options require the same number of units and take four years to complete. A BA degree typically focuses on one subject and takes three years to complete.
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McMaster Undergraduate Academic Calendar View Calendar
View the academic calendar to find your program requirements and course prerequisites.
Student Advising and Support Search Now
Meet with an advisor to discuss your program requirements and prerequisites and build your schedule.
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Undergraduate Programs Discover our Programs
Creating future leaders requires a diverse education experience, which is why we offer a wide variety of required and elective courses to students in our programs and across the University.
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Elective Courses Explore Electives
Enhance your academic journey by taking one of our elective courses.
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Undergraduate Minors, Certificates and Diplomas Learn More
Make the most of your education experience at McMaster by exploring your options for incorporating a minor area of study into your program. Or learn about our unique certificates and diploma options.