Bachelor of Arts, Psychology at St. Mary's University (Calgary)

Programme overview

Focuses on how experiences, relationships and social worlds interact with predispositions and cognitive abilities, with coverage of psychological research methods and interpretation of ideas and research.

Duration: 3-year concentration or 4-year major; Honours available after year 3 for high-achieving students | Study mode: full-time | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Psychology knowledge (physiological, emotional, cognitive and social determinants of behaviour, major theories and history), research methods, data collection and statistical analysis, communication, and problem-solving. The Honours stream requires an Honours thesis (Psyc 500) under a faculty supervisor, presented at a year-end conference.

Career pathways

Sample roles include Research Assistant, Clinical Study Coordinator, Individual/Couple and Family Counsellor, Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Therapist, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Youth Worker, and Marketing Coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours admission is based partly on GPA.

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.

Intakes: Winter (classes start 6 January 2027), Spring (3 May 2027) and Fall (8 September 2027) for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Open Studies, ESR Diploma and transfer programs. Bachelor of Education After Degree: Fall intake only (8 September 2027).

BA, BSc, Open Studies, ESR Diploma and transfer programs: Winter 2027 applications open 1 Feb 2026, close 31 Dec 2026 (domestic) and 31 Oct 2026 (international); Spring 2027 open 1 Jun 2026, close 30 Apr 2027 (domestic) and 28 Feb 2027 (international); Fall 2027 open 1 Oct 2026, close 1 Aug 2027 (domestic) and 1 May 2027 (international). Bachelor of Education After Degree (Fall 2027): opens 1 Oct 2026; domestic applications close 1 Jul 2027 with supporting documents by 31 Jul 2027; international applications close 1 May 2027 with supporting documents by 31 May 2027.

Apply online through ApplyAlberta. Application fee is $100 (non-refundable, paid by credit card); international student application fee is $175; re-admission application $100. A $200 non-refundable registration deposit confirms an admitted applicant's place.

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