Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: March
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$145
Full-time
Intakes: October
International tuition: CA$12,695.9
Domestic tuition: CA$5,593.5

Program overview

The program emphasized experiential learning. There is the annual Undergraduate Psychology Conference showcasing the diverse research that undergraduate students are engaged in. You will collaborate with students on a peer mentor program. This progrem provides you personal growth opportunities as well as engaging learning experiences.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
  • TOEFL PBT
  • IELTS
Required Courses English A Literature or Language (HL or SL) or English B HL Mathematics HL or SL, Math Studies SL, or Further Math SL Two approved courses One approved course or option Required Courses Notes Only one of Art, Dance, Drama or Music can be used in calculating the admission average. A minimum grade of 70% in Alberta Mathematics 30-1 (or equivalent) is the prerequisite for first-year math courses. If you are currently completing high school, you will automatically be considered for admission using the standard admission by calculating your admission average using final grade 11 grades and at least one grade 12 approved course (if both grade 11 and 12 grades are provided, the grade 12 grade will be used) from the required courses for your program choice. Admitted students must complete all 30-level (or equivalent) required courses outlined above, maintain the admission average required for admission in the application year and obtain the Alberta Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent). Applicants educated in other countries may be considered for admission on their academic merits. Those completing Canadian high school courses will always have the grades obtained in these courses used in lieu of equivalents obtained on international certificates. Detailed information is available at: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/apply. International students seeking admission on the basis of documents not listed on the Admissions website should submit certificates indicating the courses studied and the grades achieved to the Admissions Office. When these certificates are in a language other than English, English translations (prepared by a certified translator) must accompany the original documents.

Career opportunities

​As a psychology graduate, you'll be prepared for career opportunities in areas such as the civil service, the non-profit sector, and the business world. A degree in psychology can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or education. Many of our graduated go on to pursue advanced graduate degrees to prepare them for careers as clinical psychologists, professors/academics, applied researchers or organizational consultants.

Campus location

Calgary , Canada

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