Overview

On the Psychology - Pre-bachelor programme from Douglas College you’ll focus on psychology classes while also expanding your education with courses from other disciplines. This will develop your critical-thinking, writing and oral communication skills, needed in many disciplines and careers. Explore different areas in psychology, including data analysis, research methods, brain and behaviour, as well as cognitive and abnormal psychology.

This Douglas College programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 42.0101) for students applying for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024. Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

What is an Associate degree?

Associate degrees take two years to complete and concentrate on one area of study. If you plan your courses carefully with a university programme in mind, you’ll be able to transfer all 60 credits to university.

In most cases, an associate degree will allow you to enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree programme.

Career Pathways

Entry-Level Careers for AA Grads include:

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Analysis in Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Bases of Behaviour

Abnormal Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

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For domestic students applications close online at 4:00pm the Friday before the start of each semester.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Westminster, 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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IELTS

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General requirements

General College Admission Requirements

Foundations of Math 11 OR Pre-calculus 11 with a minimum grade of C or higher

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22770 CAD / year

≈ 22770 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6310 CAD / year

≈ 6310 CAD / year

Living costs

New Westminster

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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Overview

What is an Associate degree?

Career Pathways

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

New Westminster

Funding

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