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Psychology (BSc) at MacEwan University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Arts and Science · Edmonton (City Centre Campus) campus
What average do you need for MacEwan Psychology (BSc)?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. MacEwan works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Minor or second major of the student's choice.
What courses do you need?
MacEwan's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- MHF4U Advanced Functions
- SBI4U Biology
- SCH4U Chemistry
How much does MacEwan Psychology (BSc) cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $7,500 first year, $30,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,600 to $3,200 first year, $6,400 to $12,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $6,700 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $28,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Edmonton, $799 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 MacEwan Psychology (BSc) 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 |
| Anthropology: BiologicalUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Arts programs: 79% | $7,388 |
| Anthropology: Social and culturalUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Arts programs: 79% | $7,388 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (the program's Admission Requirements page)
- Tuition: calendar.macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (macewan.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (macewan.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.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with MacEwan University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.