Bachelor of Arts – Psychology (General)

The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Psychology program provides students with a solid foundation in the scientific study of human behavior, as well as the related psychological, social, and biological processes. The program equips students with practical tools to understand why and how people think and act the way they do, helping to improve daily lives.

Students are trained in quantitative research methods, observational techniques, experimentation, and statistical analysis. Volunteer opportunities in active research laboratories are available, alongside specialized certificate streams.

Core Areas & Course Topics:

• Child Development, Learning, & Cognition

• Memory, Intelligence, & Personality

• Motivation, Emotion, & Mental Health

• Social Psychology & Cross-Cultural Psychological Functioning

• Specialized Tracks & Add-ons: Certificate in Social Research Methods, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology, and Sport Psychology (limited-enrolment program through the Faculty of Health).

Minimum Education Level: Grade 12 / High School Diploma

Minimum Academic Average: 70.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88.0 minimum

• PTE: 60.0 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Conditional admission is available via English language preparation prior to degree studies. Direct applicants without language test scores may apply, but must submit valid test results before receiving a final offer letter.

Important Program Notes
Level of Study: Undergraduate / 3-Year Bachelor's Degree or 4-Year Honours Bachelor's Degree (B.A. / B.Sc.).

Research Opportunities: Practical exposure through research labs, empirical coursework, and option for a Certificate in Social Research Methods.

Career Pathways: Prepares graduates for careers in social services, human resources, health services, research, or entry into graduate studies (M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, or Counselling).

Featured Scholarship: International Excellence Scholarships
International students enrolled in undergraduate programs at Laurentian University are automatically considered for generous academic excellence awards.

Total Award Value: $10,000 CAD to $60,000 CAD total (automatically evaluated upon admission; no separate application form needed).

Scholarship Tiers:

90.0% – 100.0% Average: Up to $60,000 CAD total ($15,000 CAD in Year 1, renewable annually).

80.0% – 89.9% Average: Up to $40,000 CAD total ($10,000 CAD in Year 1, renewable annually).

Key Renewal Criteria: Must maintain full-time registration (30 credits per academic year) and an academic average of at least 80.0% (GPA ≥ 7.5) to renew in subsequent years.