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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Psychology is both a science and a profession, with graduates working in universities, hospitals, government and corporations. The BA requires 45 to 60 units in psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Psychology 200 and 201, research methods and statistics (Psychology 300 and 301), foundation courses (Psychology 345 and 375 plus 9 units from 321, 349, 352, 365, 369, 373, 383, 385), an applied research methods course, and 15 units at the 400 or 500 level.

Career pathways

With a BA or BSc, students may find work as human resources managers, addictions counsellors, researchers, consultants or case workers; a degree in psychology can also lead to further professional training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Major Prospective students must meet the criteria listed in section A.5 Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements of this Calendar.

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.

Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for Energy Engineering and Summer intake for Community-Based Education programs.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

Fall undergraduate admission: the international application opens Aug. 15 and the domestic application opens Oct. 1; the application deadline (including payment of the non-refundable application fee) is March 1, and the document deadline is March 15. The acceptance deadline is May 1 for offers dated April 1 or prior.

Spring Energy Engineering: application opens Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1. Summer Community-Based Education: application opens Oct. 1 and closes March 1.

The undergraduate application fee is $125 ($145 for applicants presenting international credentials), non-refundable and due by the application deadline.

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