Social sciences: every university, ranked
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology at Mount Royal University
BA (Bachelor of Arts) · Faculty of Arts · Calgary campus
What average do you need for MRU Bachelor of Arts: Psychology?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. MRU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
MRU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (or EAE4U English, or ETS4U Studies in Literature)
- One of
- MHF4U Advanced Functions or MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management
How much does MRU Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $7,000 first year, $28,200 in all
- Student fees
- $2,400 first year, $9,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,400 first yearFirst year
- 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 MRU Bachelor of Arts: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 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
- Psychology at UVic: Estimated admission average: minimum 82% (based on the required grade 12 courses)
- Psychology at Guelph: 80-86%
- Psychology at Bishop's: Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs)
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) (data: read from the Google Sheet that MRU's chart page loads in the browser)
- Tuition: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) (mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mtroyal.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 Mount Royal University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.