Program Overview

Psychology (BA, BSc)

The Psychology program at Concordia University offers students a comprehensive understanding of brain processes and behavior. The program covers the five main areas of psychology: Social, developmental, clinical, neuroscience, and cognition.

Program Overview

Modern scientific psychology studies brain processes and behavior both human and animal under various conditions. Psychologists study the relationships between the brain and behavior: the processes that determine how we learn to speak, create and keep memories, or respond to stress. When you study psychology, you examine the internal and external factors that influence development, cognition, perception, and motivation.

Program Structure

A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background. The program options include:

• Honours in Psychology (66 credits)
• Specialization in Psychology (60 credits)
• Major in Psychology (42 credits)

Program Highlights

• The program covers the five main areas of psychology: Social, developmental, clinical, neuroscience, and cognition
• Accredited by the OPQ/CPA; students can take the required courses to qualify for clinical graduate programs in Quebec and the rest of Canada
• Opportunities to get involved in active research labs
• In-house advising tailored to students in the Psychology program

Admission Criteria

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

• Quebec CEGEP: 27.5
  • Admission is based on the CRC requirements indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2; Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism and Wave, Optics and Modern Physics; General Chemistry and Chemistry of Solutions; General Biology (OR Cellular Biology AND Ecology and Evolution)
• High School: B overall, B in math/sciences
  • Completed courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math, 5 HL science
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.8/7 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math, 5 HL science
• Baccalauréat français: 13 overall, 13 in math/science
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams BB, B in math, B in science
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
• University Transfers (internal/external): B overall, B in math/sciences

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Quebec CEGEP: 27.5
• High School: B
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.8/7
• Baccalauréat français: 13
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams BB
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
• University Transfers (internal/external): B

Application Deadlines

• FALL ENTRY (September): Deadline: March 1
• WINTER ENTRY (January): Deadline: November 1

After Your Degree

Honours and specialization graduates often pursue graduate studies. Others have established careers as medical professionals or youth counsellors. The major program may have applications in a variety of fields related to teaching, business, personnel, or community involvement.

Research Areas

The program provides opportunities for students to get involved in active research labs, covering various areas of psychology, including social, developmental, clinical, neuroscience, and cognition.

Special Funding

Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs for out-of-province students.