Co-op Application Information
Co-op Program Options
Three new co-op program options are now available:
- Economics Co-op (Honours BA)?
- Work and Labour Studies Co-op (Honours BA)
- Political Science Co-op (Honours BA)
Admission & Course Requirements
Admission requirements and details about the required courses in each program are available in the McMaster Undergraduate Calendar.
Economics View the Economics Co-op Admission & Program Details
Honours Economics Co-op (BA)
Political Science View the Political Science Co-op Admission & Program Details
Honours Political Science Co-op (BA)
Work & Labour Studies View the Work & Labour Studies Co-op Admission & Program Details
Honours Work and Labour Studies Co-op (BA)
How to Apply
Applicants to any or all Social Sciences co-op program option must complete three steps. See below for more details on each step.
- Submit the Supplementary Application Form.
- A Video Interview. We will contact you with a date and time.
- Rank your program option(s) of choice during the Level II Program Selection process. For dates and details, see below.?
| Step | Timeline for 2024 Applications? |
| Supplementary Application Form (via McMaster Surveys)? |
Opens: February 15th, 2024 Last Day: March 8th, 2024 |
| Video Interview | March 2024 |
| Level II Program Selection Process | April 2024 |
Expandable List
The first step in applying to a co-op program stream is to submit an online Supplementary Application Form.
Supplementary Application Forms will be hosted on McMaster’s secure LimeSurvey platform. By accessing the link below you can register to complete the form, which comes in the form of a secure survey. Once registered, your unique application link will be sent to the email address you use to register. (We recommend using your McMaster email account.)
Forms can be submitted beginning on February 15th, 2024 until the deadline of March 8th, 2024.
One set of questions is evaluated as a part of the selection process. The second set of questions will not be factored into selection as they are intended to gather applicant information and preferences.
After submitting the Supplementary Application Form successfully, students will be invited to complete an synchronous video interview session via the Kira platform. Please await your invitation before attempting to begin.
Students will be asked four to six questions related to their experience, skills and suitability for the co-op program. The answers given will be recorded on a virtual, confidential platform and reviewed by staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
In April of your first year (Level I), all Social Sciences students will be asked to rank their Level II program choices.
Students applying to a co-op program are encouraged to ensure that they:
- Have taken all required courses to be eligible to apply to their desired program(s).
- Order selected programs with the most desired ranked first (i.e., ensure that you place the program you would most like to join first).
For further information on how to apply to a Level II program, please see the Applying for a Level II Program page.
Students newly admitted to a co-op stream will be contacted by Social Sciences staff in late Spring following the conclusion of the Level II Program Selection process.
During the welcome phase of the co-op program, students be guided on how to start planning their upcoming academic years, including required and recommended course options, timelines and more.
Contact Us
Questions about program options? Email socsci.coop@mcmaster.ca.
For academic guidance, connect with an Academic Advisor.
For career-related goals, make an appointment with our Career Development Advisor.