Psychology (BA or BSc) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Study Psychology on Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus to understand human thought and behaviour through small classes, hands-on learning and close faculty support. Take courses in mental health, development, social influence and neuroscience while building research, analytical and communication skills. Unique to Brantford, add a Forensic Specialization to explore how psychology helps us understand crime, criminals, victims and the law. The Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Faculty: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) or May (spring term, BA only) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Psychology (BA):; psychotherapist; child/youth worker; clinical psychologist; disability services worker; lawyer/paralegal; Psychology (BSc):; addictions counsellor; psychometrist; speech-language pathologist; community agency director; lawyer/paralegal; Psychology (BA) with Forensic Specialization:

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Entry requirements

BA Requirements Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% One of 3M, 3U, or any 4U Mathematics at 60% All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average BSc Requirements Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Biology at 60% All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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