AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Psychology (Honours) in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
27,540
(c. USD19,766.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Psychology Department provides diverse courses and programs tailored to students with different backgrounds and interests in psychology. Students can pursue a Concentration area for General Bachelor of Science or Arts degrees, as well as Major and Honours options for both Bachelor of Science and Arts degrees. Additionally, the department offers Minor programs for Bachelor of Science, Arts, and Commerce degrees, along with Certificates in Human Resource Management and Forensic Psychology. Graduate programs include a Master of Science in Applied Psychology (Industrial/Organizational and Forensic Psychology) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Psychology bridges natural and social sciences, allowing students to major in either Bachelor of Science or Arts. Psychological Statistics (formerly PSYC 2350) (Group C) (PSYC 2020) is required for all 4000-level psychology courses for majors. Students with prior statistics coursework may consult the Psychology Advisor for equivalency assessments.
The department also offers Honours programs leading to Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours), and a Certificate of Honours Standing (Honours Equivalency) under Academic Regulation 25.
Designed for high-achieving students, the Honours program prepares individuals for graduate studies in psychology or related fields, as well as careers in psychology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students are required to have completed the equivalent of grade 12 level university preparatory English and 4 other university preparatory courses. The overall average should be equivalent to at least 70 percent with no individual grade below 60 percent.
Students may be admitted if they have completed the IB Diploma with a total score of 24 points and a minimum grade of 3 in required courses.
IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60.
IELTS Online Indicator Test minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 60.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency minimum score of 176 with no individual score below 169.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition minimum score of 80 overall with no score below 20.
CAEL minimum score of 60 with no individual score below 50.
Pearson PTE score of 58 or better.
Completion of university preparatory English at a Languages Canada accredited school recognized by Saint Marys.
Tuition
CAD
27,540