Understand Behaviour. Enhance Lives. Build Your Future.
Psychology at Concordia University of Edmonton is more than just the study of the mind—it's a gateway to understanding the human experience. Through scientific exploration of behaviour and mental processes, students gain in-depth knowledge of language, learning, development, personality, memory, and more.
Our psychology program equips you with the tools to think critically, conduct research, and apply theory to real-world situations. You'll develop highly transferable skills in analysis, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal interaction—skills that are valuable in nearly every career path.
Program Options
Choose the academic path that fits your goals:
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3-Year Concentration – A strong foundation in psychology and its core concepts.
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4-Year Major – A deeper exploration of psychological theory, methods, and applications.
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4-Year Major with Applied Emphasis – Includes a field placement component to gain hands-on, real-world experience.
Why Study Psychology at Concordia?
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Top-tier academic preparation – Our students have been accepted into leading graduate programs across Canada and abroad.
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Personalized learning environment – Small class sizes mean more interaction and support from expert faculty.
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Career-ready skills – Graduates are equipped to pursue opportunities in education, healthcare, social services, business, and more.
Career Opportunities and Further Study
A psychology degree from Concordia opens doors to diverse careers and professional programs, including:
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Education
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Forensic psychology
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Law
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Medicine and Nursing
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Social Work
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Human Resources
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Counseling and Mental Health Services
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Graduate Research and Academia
Start Your Journey
Whether you're preparing for graduate school, a professional career, or simply passionate about understanding people, Concordia's Psychology program will help you master the skills, gain the knowledge, and create the connections you need to succeed.
- Academic Requirement: Appropriate Secondary School Qualification. Graduation from a secondary high school program that would normally make you admissible to a university in your home country. Five program-specific admission subjects with a minimum overall admission average of 60% English Language Arts Four subjects from History, Languages other than English, Fine Arts, Sciences, and/or other subjects. A maximum of two Fine Arts courses and a maximum of one other subject may be used for admission.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 (5.5) PTE: 54 TOEFL: 80
- Special Requirement: Concordia University will request transcripts from the previous Education Institutes. Electronic post-secondary transcripts can be emailed at (admits@concordia.ab.ca) directly from the issuing institution.
When Fees Are Due
You must pay all fees by the first day of classes
If You Can’t Pay on Time
If you need more time to pay, please contact Student Accounts at +1 780 479 9207 or email studentaccounts@concordia.ab.ca as soon as possible.
Study Permit Denial
If your Canadian study permit application is refused, you can get your deposit back (minus a processing fee). To qualify, submit a copy of the IRCC refusal letter to Admissions by Census Day.
Choosing Not to Attend
If you pay your deposit but later decide not to study at Concordia, the university keeps your deposit in full.
Offer Rescinded or Admission Requirements Not Met
If, after paying your deposit, you fail to meet final admission requirements (based on official transcripts) or your offer is withdrawn for other reasons, you’ll receive a refund of your deposit minus the processing fee.
Withdrawing After Classes Begin
Once you start classes, you must complete the program withdrawal form through Online Services for Students to officially discontinue your studies. You’ll then be eligible for refunds or fee reductions according to the published withdrawal deadlines.
- Application Fee: $100
- LOA Deposit: $2,500
- Annual Tuition Fee: $28,531
- Total Tuition Fee: $85,593
- Course Duration: 3 & 4 years
- Credentials: Bachelor
- Intake: September, January