Overview

Psychology from Saint Mary's University fits you if you are fascinated by human behaviour, want to learn more about why people feel and act the way they do and want to learn how to explain, predict, and even modify behaviours.

Hands‑on learning

At any given time, we have about 100 undergraduate students involved in research with faculty, and another 50 working as teaching assistants. Students may also take part in our co-op program, attend regional conferences, or study abroad to diversify their learning.

Careers

Vocational counselling

Law enforcement

Social worker

Clinical psychologist

Researcher

Psychotherapist

Child development specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Relationships

Mind and Brain

Group Dynamics and Intergroup Behaviour

Gender Roles

Psychology and Law

Psychology of Leadership

Forensic Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology View 152 other Bachelors in Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts of final grades once they are available.

English Proficiency

Students are required to have completed the equivalent of grade 12 level university preparatory English and 4 other university preparatory courses.

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.

For international applicants, the general requirements for admission for each program are comparable to those in 2b, with the noted exception that we will consider a senior-level language course in the applicant's native language in lieu of the grade 12 English language course requirement.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3034 CAD / module

≈ 3034 CAD / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1020 CAD / module

≈ 1020 CAD / module

Additional Details

Tuition per course.

Nova Scotia Resident: $891.7

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Hands‑on learning

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Halifax

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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