Psychology York University

Overview

Psychology at York University combines a wide-ranging academic base with applied learning, enabling students to study mind and behaviour through social, developmental, clinical and biological lenses. At Keele campus, the department offers Canada’s largest and most diverse selection of psychology courses, together with options to pursue BA or BSc pathways, concentrations, certificates and an optional co-op. Core training emphasises statistics, research methods and theory while upper-year choices and small seminar classes allow deeper study and hands-on experience in research, labs and community projects.

Why Psychology at York University?

York’s Psychology placement in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects highlights research strength and international recognition. The Keele location provides breadth of course choice and a large faculty cohort. Students can access supervised research, a pathway to Specialised Honours, thesis supervision and digital-badge concentrations.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 41526 per year
• National fee: CAD 8536 per year

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Syllabus

• Psychology
• Writing in Psychology
• Research Methods
• Statistical Methods
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Sensation and Perception
• Cognition
• Critical Thinking in Psychology

Careers with Psychology

Hands-on learning is central: students undertake course-based laboratories, supervised research projects and community initiatives that translate theory into practice. An optional co‑operative education stream becomes available after second year and supports employability through workplace placements. Certificates and digital badges allow targeted skill development in areas such as counselling, ageing, data analysis and rehabilitation services, recorded on the official transcript.

Study routes include full‑time and part‑time enrolment, with classes organised to support students progressing from foundational first-year work into specialised upper-year seminars. Experiential education options are embedded across the curriculum and students can complement degree requirements with internships, class-focused placements and faculty-led research. Academic advising and student resources are available through the Faculty of Health and central university services to support progression and selection of concentrations.