Social sciences: every university, ranked
Psychology (BA) at University of Calgary
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts · Calgary campus
What average do you need for UCalgary Psychology (BA)?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UCalgary works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UCalgary's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
The school lists no specific courses for this program, or we could not read them: check its page (opens in a new tab).
How much does UCalgary Psychology (BA) cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $7,400 first year, $29,600 in all
- Student fees
- $1,600 to $2,500 first year, $6,300 to $9,900 in all
- Rent after first year
- $34,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Calgary, $954 a month
What do social sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Alberta bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UCalgary Psychology (BA) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AnthropologyULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| AnthropologyMacEwan, Alberta | No average range published; 65% overall (no course under 50%) is the minimum to be considered | $6,420 |
| Archaeology and GeographyULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Bachelor of Arts: AnthropologyMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Arts: Criminal JusticeMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Child and Youth CareMacEwan, Alberta | Competitive range high 60s to low 80s (2025/26 and 2026/27 averages) | $6,420 |
| 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 |
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
- Bachelor of Arts: Psychology at MRU: Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90%
- Psychology at UVic: Estimated admission average: minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
- Psychology at Guelph: 80-86%
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: discover.ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (the Fall 2025 version,from an archived copy, 22 September 2025 (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (refused, 403)
- Tuition: discover.ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (alis.alberta.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (refused, 403)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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