BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Human Behaviour and Applied Psychology in Richmond Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Richmond Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
24,458
(c. USD17,554.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Human Behavior and Applied Psychology is designed for students pursuing careers beyond traditional care roles, such as design, business, marketing, HR, program development, and organizational leadership.
This BA program equips students with practical skills for immediate workforce entry while fostering versatile research abilities for graduate studies or data-driven industries. More intensive than a standard Psychology BA, it features faculty and employer-selected courses that develop both technical and interpersonal job competencies. It's ideal for those wanting to apply psychological principles and behavioral research in modern community and professional environments.
The curriculum aligns with the Psychology BA for the first two years, covering core psychological subfields. Upper-level courses focus on adaptable skills and real-world applications for solving contemporary workplace challenges.
Core courses like Interpersonal Relations, Cultural Psychology, Psychological Assessment, and Human Factors deliver broadly applicable workplace competencies alongside specialized knowledge for diverse sectors. Students can tailor their education through elective options.
The program includes a faculty-supervised workplace practicum arranged by KPU, providing hands-on experience and professional networking opportunities. The Post University Transition course helps students compile a portfolio showcasing their learning outcomes and preparing for career advancement.
For those considering graduate studies or deeper research involvement, the Psychology Honours program offers supervised research project development under department faculty guidance.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Tuition
CAD
24,458