Overview

Arcadia University’s research-based psychology major gives you all the practical skills that employers in professional settings value—working in teams, project management, facility with data and software applications, technical report writing, and public presentations. A degree in Psychology opens doors to over 280 job opportunities and many graduate school possibilities.

Key Features

You will have unmatched opportunities at Arcadia to collect and evaluate your own evidence through our research-based program which can be customized to your goals and interests.

You are taught to think quantitatively, analytically, and independently about psychological concepts and stand out from others with these unique opportunities:

Complete at least four semesters of asking questions about human behavior and seeking answers by conducting your own research

Master competitive skills valued by employers including project management, communication of complex ideas, working with others in a professional environment, collecting and analyzing data to answer questions, writing concise and clear reports and making formal presentations.

Participate in a two-semester internship during your senior year which will expose you to potential real-world career paths and prepare you for graduate study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology

Research Methods

Learning and Cognition

Behavioral Neuroscience

Cognitive Neuroscience

Experimental Psychology

Social Psychology

Personality Psychology

Experimental Psychology

Professional Development in Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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national students: There is no deadline to apply, but they encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glenside, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

In addition to an application, letter of recommendation, and portfolio review or acting audition (if applicable), international applicants must submit the following, based on their profile.

Transcripts: Submit the original or certified true copy of your secondary school transcript with a literal translation in English performed by a licensed translator and signed in ink.

Test Scores: SAT/ACT scores are optional for F-1 high school students in the U.S. Other applicants should submit either SAT/ACT scores or proof of English language proficiency.

You may also be required to submit:

Official secondary school leaving certificate or diploma.

Official comprehensive national examinations (such as GCE, SSSCE, and CXC exams).

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year
Out-of-State

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

49980 USD / year

≈ 49980 USD / year

Living costs

Glenside

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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