Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Why choose Psychology at UVic?
Psychology at UVic combines science, real-world experience and meaningful impact. You’ll explore how people think, feel and behave while gaining hands-on skills that prepare you for careers in health, business and social services.
- Study real issues like addiction, mental health, immigration, homelessness, aging and brain injury.
- Gain hands-on experience through research labs, fieldwork and community projects.
- Build career-ready skills with UVic’s co-op program and internship opportunities.
Which degree option is right for you?
- Ideal for careers in social services, business, education or communication
- Best if you want flexibility and a broader education
- Ideal for careers in healthcare, research or graduate studies
- Best if you want a science-focused, research-driven path
Customize your degree
Shape your degree around what interests you most. Choose a focus that aligns with your goals and career path.
- Lifespan Development — Understand how people grow and change across their lives. Explore the biological, social and environmental factors that shape development.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing — Learn what influences mental health and psychological distress. Study how biology, emotions, culture and society affect wellbeing and treatment.
- Mind and Brain — Dive into neuroscience and how the brain works. Explore how cognition, behaviour and biology connect—and how the brain adapts and recovers.
- Social Psychology — Examine how identity, relationships and culture shape behaviour. Understand how people think about themselves and interact with others.
Combined degree programs
Broaden your options by combining psychology with another field. You’ll graduate with a wider skill set and more career pathways.
Earn while you learn
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
- Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
- Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
- On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
- Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.
Student life & community
- Psychology Course Union — Connect with classmates, attend events and engage with faculty and the wider community
- Psi Chi International Honour Society — Join a global network recognizing academic excellence in psychology (GPA required)
Inspiring courses
- Introduction to Social Psychology
- Drugs and Behaviour
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology
- Psychology and Law
- Advanced Infant and Child Development
Career possibilities
- Clinical psychologist
- Counsellor or therapist
- Human resources professional
- Medical professional
- Marketing professional
- Organizational psychologist
- Psychological researcher
- Social services worker
Admission
Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Alternatively, you can apply to another major and then add this program as a minor after one year of full-time study.
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Tuition & fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2026 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2026).
This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.
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