Psychology (B.Sc or BA) (Combined Honours) - Bachelor [4 Years]
$11,324 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Psychology

  • Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology for a duration of 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • In the psychology program, students will learn about experimental design, statistical analysis, brain function, language development, learning mechanisms, psychopathology and treatment, and more.
  • In the first year of study, students will take introductory courses in psychology and neuroscience to provide students with a foundation for more in-depth studies in upper years.
  • Fourth-year students will have the opportunity to complete their own honours research project to discover topics that are of personal interest.
  • Some sample courses that students study are:
    • Methods in Experimental Psychology
    • Abnormal Behaviour
    • The Science of Sleep
  • Students get the opportunity to learn from top experts in the field who are winning awards for their teaching and making the world a better place.
  • Each year, Dal Science students are recognized for their success and dedication through scholarships and bursaries. 
  • Dalhousie University has received a five-star rating overall, and specifically in Teaching, Employability, Learning Environment, and Innovation, from QS Stars, one of the top global university rating systems.
  • Job opportunities after BA Psychology are Psychiatric Technician, Laboratory or Research Assistant, etc, and the average salary goes up to 48,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $9974 $9974 $9974 $9974
Books and supply $1350 $1350 $1350 $1350
Total Fees $11324 $11324 $11324 $11324

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have completed secondary school (Grade 12).
  • Students have to get a minimum overall average of 70% in academic English 12 and four additional academic subjects in Grade 12.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

  • All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.