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Bachelor of Psychology in Arts
- Sackville, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Psychology at Otterbein University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Psychology in Arts to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Broad curriculum covering psychological knowledge
- Scientific reasoning. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Graduate study in psychology
Curriculum
- Broad curriculum covering psychological knowledge
- Scientific reasoning
- Ethical and socially responsible behaviour and communication. The B.A. Is the broad-based route.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with the prerequisites for the chosen degree (country-specific)
- Music audition or fine arts portfolio where applicable
- Bachelor of Education needs a prior 120-credit degree.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation (high school) or equivalent with the prerequisites for the chosen degree, Transfer, Mature, IB, AP, Cambridge GCE and CEGEP routes exist, BMus needs audition and entrance assessment (deadline 2027-02-01 on dates page, 2027-02-10 on the apply page), Fine Arts needs portfolio (2027-02-15), Aviation majors are admitted after first year (24 credits, Transport Canada Category 1 medical, MFC English test).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 110
- Cambridge 176
- Institutional test CAEL 70
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: applications open in October
- Fall start encouraged
- Scholarship deadline 1 March. Apply online through your MtA application account and pay the 125 CAD fee. Upload official transcripts
- Passport copy and English proficiency proof if required. Music needs an audition and Fine Arts a portfolio (15 February). Pay the registration deposit to accept the offer. Apply for a study permit with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,890 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $975 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Sackville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $22,890 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $975 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,465 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 110, Cambridge 176, Institutional test CAEL 70.

