Dive into topics spanning neuroscience, cognition, emotional intelligence, sexuality, anxiety, health, development, perception and memory, learning alongside leading experts in the field. Choose either the B.A. (arts) or B.Sc. (sciences) pathway and a specialization to further customize your Trent Psychology degree. Through experiential courses and research projects, you’ll discover how to apply your understanding of human behaviour in different contexts, building valuable, transferable skills for a wide range of careers.
- Gain hands-on research experience in specialized facilities including the Action and Cognition @ Trent Lab, Emotion and Health Research Lab, or the Social Relations, Attitudes and Diversity Lab.
- Build professional experience through the five-year paid co-op stream, with 12 months of paid work experience and the option to add an additional work term for up to 16 months total.
- Take on research opportunities alongside professors conducting active research in areas including neuroscience, cognition, emotional intelligence, sexuality, anxiety, aging, health, development, perception and memory.
Explore the science behind human behaviour while building your degree around your interests and gaining hands-on research experience and paid professional experience.
Gain valuable career experience while earning academic credit.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG4U | 4U Math for B.Sc. | 70-75% | 85-90% |
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
- Choose the five-year co-op stream and graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the summer of year three and fall and winter of year four.
- Work in areas such as research & evaluation, community education, social services, health promotion, or community recreation.
- Work alongside faculty researchers through research practica and participate in ongoing studies through Trent’s Psychology Research Participation System.
- Design and conduct original research through a fourth-year Honours Thesis, studying alongside leading experts in the field.
- Apply your learning in specialized labs, including the Action and Cognition @ Trent Lab, Emotion and Health Research Lab, and Social Relations, Attitudes and Diversity Lab.
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
- Psychology students have studied in France, England, Malta and Austria.