Psychology at Laurier Brantford helps you understand human thought and behaviour through small classes, hands-on learning and close faculty support. You’ll study topics like mental health, development, social influence and neuroscience while building research, analytical and communication skills. Unique to the Brantford campus, take the Forensic Specialization and explore how psychology can help us better understand crime, criminals, victims and the law.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) explores social, developmental and clinical psychology, with opportunities to study culture, cognition and community mental health—ideal for careers in education, counselling or social services.
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) emphasizes biological and neurological foundations, offering lab-based courses in areas such as cognition, neuropsychology and behavioural science—ideal for students interested in research or health-related careers.
Choosing between a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree? Discover the path that aligns best with your interests, strengths and career goals:
Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!):
Get a glimpse of what you will study throughout your degree. See what your first-year classes will look like through sample courses and start exploring what your upper academic years can offer.
Explore a variety of courses, specializations and pathway options that let you shape your degree around your unique interests and goals. Find out how you can customize your experience and prepare for what’s next.
Delve into how psychology helps us understand crime, criminal behaviour, victims, and the justice system. Only available to Psychology (BA) students on our Brantford campus, this specialization allows you to take the same courses as a traditional BA in Psychology with additional focused courses in forensic psychology and criminology, including:
Interested in learning more about the biological science of DNA analysis, trace evidence, and toxicology? Consider adding a Minor in Physical Forensics to your Forensic Psychology Specialization.
Is Mental Health your passion? Consider adding a Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialization to your Psychology degree. Gain foundational knowledge to lead to careers as a Psychologist or Psychotherapist (additional education required).
These are a few popular academic opportunities which allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:
Enhance your learning in psychology by adding a minor focused on crime, justice and law. Complete 3.0 credits in courses such as:
Develop your scientific knowledge in forensics related to the human body by completing 3.0 credits in courses including:
Students enrolled at the Brantford campus have access to courses offered by the Department of Health Studies that complement the BSc in Psychology, such as:
Check out all options to enhance your degree.
The following opportunities allow you to pursue additional, related qualifications from another postsecondary institution (either before or after your time at Laurier):
Prepare for future studies and a rewarding teaching career. The Teaching Option direct-entry pathway is available to Psychology BA students interested in a path to the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. The Teaching Option is designed to provide you with a variety of courses and hands-on learning opportunities to prepare you for future studies and a rewarding teaching career.
Apply directly to Psychology BA with Teaching Option on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) by choosing ‘Teaching Option’ as your program enhancement.
We prepare you for a clinical career in Canada. Laurier students apply to med school with a competitive edge and gain preferential status with internationally accredited medical schools including the American University of the Caribbean Medical School (AUC) and St. George's University School of Medicine.
Check out all pathways to and from Laurier.
Expand your field of expertise by pairing your Psychology degree with another major:
Connect with an academic advisor in your first year for information about pursuing a second major
OUAC code: UQB
When you apply on the OUAC application:
BSc Requirements
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:
BA Requirements
BSc Requirements
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to international@wlu.ca.
Laurier's language of instruction is English, and so we may require you to provide evidence of your English proficiency to help make sure you are successful in your academic courses.
Your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English without taking any ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. If you do not meet this requirement, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.
We reserve the right to request an English-language test from any applicant.
If you do not meet Laurier's English proficiency requirement but are academically qualified for your program, you may be eligible for a conditional offer of admission.
The Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) program is offered through our affiliated institution, Wilfrid Laurier International College, and provides an option for meeting our English-proficiency requirement. If you have received an offer to Laurier with a condition to meet our English-proficiency requirement, you can meet that condition by successfully completing the ATP program.
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for transfer students, indigenous applicants, mature learners, homeschooled applicants, senior citizens, refugees, and more.
It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get to where you’re going.
Here are just some examples of our graduates' destinations. What’s yours?
Note: Additional training and education may be required.
Psychology (BA):
Psychology (BSc):
Psychology (BA) with Forensic Specialization:
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Getting a university education is an investment in your future.
At Laurier, we take financial health seriously by providing a wide variety of funding opportunities for you throughout your degree, such as scholarships and bursaries, and by equipping you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.
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Attend all your classes in a physical classroom on scheduled days and times, which you will see and choose from when you register for courses.
Connect face-to-face with your professors, learn alongside your classmates and be part of the campus community from day one.
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