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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with Specialization in Psychological Development Trent University - Durham GTA Campus Trent University - Durham GTA Campus, Canada

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CAD 28625

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 90

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In Psychology at Trent you will gain a better understanding of yourself and others, diving into a scientific discipline with a multitude of practical applications.

Psychology majors examine a broad range of topics, with the opportunity to design your degree to focus on more specialized areas of study including neuroscience, language and cognition, emotional intelligence, sexuality, aging and cognition, memory, and childhood development, just to name a few.

Here, you will find yourself developing problem-solving, interpersonal, and critical  thinking skills as you work alongside your professors and peers to understand, interpret, and evaluate research.

Whatever your area of interest, you’ll learn to apply your knowledge of human behaviour in a variety of contexts, a transferable skill to any career.


SPECIALIZATION

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Unravel the mystery of the mind and how the human brain develops from day one. Choose to focus your studies on children and youth development, or grow your expertise on adults and aging.

This specialization will provide you with real-world experience through practical and research opportunities on campus and in the community. 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Standard X Certificate result PLUS a minimum 70% average in Standard XII in the best 4 academic courses, including English.

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

28625

Tuition Fee
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CAD 90

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(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

International Scholarships & Awards
For international undergraduate students starting in January (Winter) 2026, May (Summer) 2026 or September (Fall) 2026.

Trent University has been one of the top universities in Ontario for Scholarships and Bursaries for more than 20 years. Trent's full and diverse scholarship program is designed to foster and reward academic excellence among our students. Scholarships are merit-based financial awards, typically awarded on the basis of academic excellence or a combination of academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.


Trent International Renewable Entrance Scholarships (Automatic/No Application Required)

All international undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships that are awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $4,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree provided you meet the eligibility criteria each year of your undergraduate program.

Tier Grade Range
(Canadian Equivalent)
Scholarship Per Academic Year
(in Canadian dollars)
Total Scholarship Potential (over 4 years)
1 95% - 100% $4,000 $16,000
2 90% - 94% $3,000 $12,000
3 85% - 89% $2,000 $8,000
4 80% - 84% $1,500 $6,000

 

Entrance Scholarship Eligibility

  • You must be an international student paying international fees.?
  • You must be studying in Canada on a study permit.?
  • You must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible.?
  • You must meet Trent University’s Admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements.  
  • You have a final high school average of 80% or more (Canadian Equivalent).?
  • You will need to fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount.  


Renewing your Entrance Scholarship

The Entrance Scholarship can be renewed at the beginning of each new academic year of your undergraduate program. The Entrance Scholarship changes to the In-course Scholarship after your first year at Trent University. The In-course Scholarship represents the renewable portion of the Entrance Scholarship and requires an application each year through your myTrent portal. Please review the additional eligibility criteria for renewal below.



Renewable Prestigious Scholarships and Awards (Application Required)

Trent International Prestigious Scholarships and Awards are awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. These awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $40,000 per academic year, and up to $160,000 over a 4-year degree.

Eligibility
  • You must be an international student paying international fees.
  • You must be studying in Canada on a study permit.
  • You must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible.
  • You must meet Trent University’s Admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements. (Please note that students do not need an admission offer to apply for the scholarships and awards).
  • You have a final high school average of 80% or more (Canadian Equivalent).
  • You will need to fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount  
How to Apply
  • Students must apply for Prestigious Scholarships. One application qualifies you for all prestigious scholarships.
  • The application form can be found on your myTrent applicant portal located under the Finances tab > International > “International Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Application (2026)” form.
Application Deadlines

The scholarship application is open year-round, with key dates highlighted below based on application deadline and their respective result declaration date: 
Applications opened for all 2026 Intakes on June 1st, 2025

Cycle Apply Before Date Decision Date Ideal Start Term
1. August 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. EST September 1, 2025 Winter 2026
2. October 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. EST November 1, 2025 Winter 2026 and Summer 2026
3. December 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. EST January 1, 2026 Summer 2026
4. February 1, 2026 11:59 p.m. EST March 1, 2026 Summer 2026 and Fall 2026
5. April 1, 2026 11:59 p.m. EST May 1, 2026 Fall 2026

Important Guidelines to keep in mind:
The application deadline you submit does not influence your application success probability or the scholarship amount.  There are suggested application deadlines based on semester starts below:

  • Winter 2026 Start Students are recommended to apply before August 1st, 2025, to receive a decision by September 1st, 2025, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.?Winter 2026 start students are ineligible to apply after December 1, 2025.  
  • Summer 2026 Start Students are recommended to apply before November 1st, 2025, to receive a decision by December 1st, 2025, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.?Summer 2026 start students are ineligible to apply after April 1, 2026.
  • Fall 2026 Start Students are recommended to apply before February 1st, 2026, to receive a decision by March 1st, 2026, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.?Fall 2026 start students are ineligible to apply after April 1, 2026.  

Please note, students cannot apply for two cohorts at the same time. If their application is not successful for a cohort, they are not able to apply for the next one. Unsuccessful students will need to make an application for the 2027 academic year application cycle if their initial start date is deferred.

 

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