Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Laurentian Online

Complete your Psychology degree online, on your terms.

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Study the science of human behaviour and develop critical strategies to improve mental health and well-being – all online, on your schedule.

Laurentian Online courses are created and peer-reviewed by faculty members and national research experts to ensure they yield the same great learning outcomes as on-campus courses.

When you study Psychology online, you can choose courses that cover a broad range of topics, including child development, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, intelligence, personality, emotion, mental health, social psychology and psychological functioning across cultures.

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Develop Valuable Research Skills

Get real training in quantitative research methods and learn to conduct research using observation, experimentation and statistical analysis.
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Learn From the Experts

Learn from real psychologists and researchers who are actively working and passionate about their field, in small classes that foster lasting professional connections.
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Advance Your Career

This highly flexible degree opens doors to a vast range of career possibilities. Our graduates leave equipped with high-level research skills, frequently finding rewarding paths in non-profit agencies, psychometrics, and mental health-related fields.

Study Your Way

Laurentian Online offers multiple ways to study Psychology at the undergraduate level. You could complete any of the following:

  • Specialization (non-thesis): Psychology will be your main area of study, accounting for 60 of the 120 credits required to graduate with a 4-year degree.
  • Major: Psychology will be your main area of study, accounting for 42 credits of the 120 credits required to graduate with a 4-year degree.
  • Concentration: Psychology will be your main area of study, accounting for 36 credits of the 90 credits required to graduate with a 3-year degree.
  • Minor: Psychology will be an additional component to your studies, worth 24 credits. Available in both English and French!

Why Laurentian Online?

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Manage Your Schedule

Laurentian Online courses are delivered asynchronously, meaning you can complete your weekly classes on your own time, when it works best for you.
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Save on Costs

Remote learning lets you cut the costs of commuting to campus and taking time off work to pursue your studies. Plus, you can still benefit from our scholarships and bursaries!
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Access Student Services

Laurentian Online students have access to almost all the same services offered on campus. Benefit from academic advising, learning assistance, accessibility services, peer counselling, and more.

Curious where a Psychology degree can take you?

Get more information about the program, Laurentian Online, and your degree options for distance learning.
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Questions? Contact us!

Get in touch with one of our friendly recruitment team members, and they'll be more than happy to help.

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Ready to take the next step?

Laurentian graduates benefit from unparalleled employment outcomes, supported by a 98% post-graduation employment rate. 

You'll be in great company.

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