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Psychology

Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. Learn how your brain works and how to foster healthy development. Explore addiction, immigration, neuropsychology, homelessness, aging and more. Get hands-on field experience and be involved with our vibrant research community.

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Psychology addresses fascinating questions about the human experience. Our students contribute to our research community. They assist in research laboratories and work closely with faculty on experiments.

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We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.