Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. If you completed your studies outside of Alberta, please visit our International Course Equivalencies webpage for equivalencies from a variety of countries around the world.

Students applying to Bachelor of Arts in Psychology must have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1 (ENGL 095)

Math 30-1 (MATH 096) or 30-2 (MATH 092)

3 courses from Groups A, B, C, or D with no more than one course from Group B or D or

Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1 (ENGL 095)

Math 30-1 (MATH 096) or 30-2 (MATH 092)

1 additional course from Groups A, B, C, or D

Group A - Aboriginal Studies 30, English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1, Social Studies 30-1, Language 30 or 35 (other than English)

Group B - Art 30, Art 31, Band 35, Choir 35, Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 35, Performing Arts 35A

Group C - Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30, Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)

Group D - Five credits of course work at the 30, 33 or 35 level

Two 3-credit subjects at the 30 level (excluding Special Projects)

English Language Proficiency

• IELTS Academic - 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band score
• TOEFL - 83 iBT 557 PBT
• CAEL - 60 with at least 55 on each band score
• MET - 61 with at least 58 on each band score
• PTE – 59 with at least 56 on each band score
• Duolingo English Test - 115-125
• Oxford - 7 Overall