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Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Discover the fascinating world of human behavior and mental processes with Athabasca University's online BA in Psychology program.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: Concentration option 3 years; major option 4 years  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In AU's online psychology major, you'll start by laying a solid foundation with essential courses like statistics and research methods, which prepare you for understanding and conducting psychological research. Then, you'll explore a broad range of topics—everything from developmental and social psychology to biological aspects of behavior and abnormal psychology.

Career pathways

Studying an online psychology degree at AU is like unlocking the mysteries of the human mind—you'll dive into why we think, feel, and act the way humans do.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for either the 3-year or the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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