Social sciences: every university, ranked
Psychology at Acadia University
BA (Bachelor of Arts) or BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Arts (Psychology is also a Faculty of Pure and Applied Science department) · Wolfville campus
What average do you need for Acadia Psychology?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Acadia works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: BA with Major, BSc with Major, BA with Honours, BSc with Honours, Double major, Applied Option, Neuroscience Option, Minor.
What courses do you need?
Acadia's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- One of
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management or MHF4U Advanced Functions
How much does Acadia Psychology cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $11,000 first year, $43,900 in all
- Student fees
- $1,500 to $1,900 first year, $6,100 to $7,800 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,200 first yearFirst year
What do social sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Nova Scotia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Acadia Psychology lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PsychologistAssess, diagnose and treat mental health problems. A long road to a doctorate, then good pay and real independence.$110kTypical pay6 to 11 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Social WorkerHelp people through crisis, illness, poverty and family breakdown. Meaningful and emotionally heavy.$80kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- EconomistStudy how money, prices and jobs move, then advise governments, banks and companies. Usually a master's degree.$100kTypical pay5 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- 911 DispatcherYou are the first first responder. You answer the call, keep the caller alive, and send the right help.$58kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Border Services OfficerArmed federal officers at airports and land crossings. High school or college, about 18 weeks of training on an allowance, and a federal pension.$87kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Bylaw OfficerMunicipal law enforcement without a gun. Parking, noise, property standards, animals and licensing.$77kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study social sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Environmental StudiesSaint Mary's, Nova Scotia | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | $9,070 |
| Accelerated Law (SFU-Exeter)SFU, British Columbia | Mid 80s | $8,618 |
| Affective Science and Mental Health (BA)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Affective Science and Mental Health (BSc)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| African StudiesCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
| AnthropologyCarleton, Ontario | 75% | $6,188 |
| AnthropologyConcordia, Quebec | High school: B- (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| AnthropologyGuelph, Ontario | 75-80% | $6,213 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Psychology at Concordia: High school: B (Ontario 73 to 76% on Concordia's scale)
- Psychology at Algoma: Min. Avg. 70%
- Psychology at Lakehead: A minimum 70% overall final average
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (registrar.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (Fees 2026-2027, Undergraduate))
- Residence: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) ; www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) ; www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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