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Psychology: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning

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Intake
  • Continuous
  • Program Start Date
    Continuous Intake
  • Length
    120 Credits (4 years full-time; or varies part-time)
  • Tuition Estimate
    (domestic students)
    $4,700 per year approximately; see individual course descriptions for more information
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $2,000 - $3,000 per year approximately; see individual courses for more information
  • Credential Granted
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • University Course Transfer
  • Learning Method Options
    Online

Learning Method Option:

  • Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
  • Online: Program is fully delivered online
  • Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
  • Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out TRU-OL's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. Please contact Student Services at 250.852.7000 (Kamloops and International) or 1.800.663.9711 (Toll-free within Canada), or email student@tru.ca.

Application Fee: $31.02 for application (Canadian citizens or permanent resident)) or $100 for application (international students); plus $136.74 program planning fee

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic

Admission Advice

1. Online application form, supporting documents and a program plan are required for open admission. 

2. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called prerequisites) which are listed within TRU-OL course description. Prerequisite = Course that must be successfully completed prior to registering in a given course. Some courses have recommended or required course prerequisites. For course registration and program completion purposes, please check course prerequisites and make sure you are eligible before registering individual courses.

3. If you do not meet course prerequisites, assessments and high school equivalent upgrading courses available. 


 

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy TRU-OL's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

English proficiency equivalent to English 12 or higher is required for post-secondary level courses at TRU-Open Learning. It is students' responsibility to determine if you have English language proficiency suitable to the course or program you would like to take at TRU-Open Learning. 

Program-specific admission requirements for TRU Open Learning's programs are detailed separately within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

Verify information with TRU-Open Learning directly. 

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

Register for a course

You can register for most courses without being enrolled in a program. Most courses are offered continuously, but some are paced with set start and end dates.

Apply for a program
Many programs have open admission, but there are exceptions. You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

Many programs have open admission, but there are exceptions. You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

 

Out-of-Province

Many programs have open admission, but there are exceptions. You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are not permanent residents of BC.

BC Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Open Learning. The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution. Please refer to TRU-Open Learning's Transfer Credit web page for details (including procedures for transfer credit assessment).

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at TRU-Open Learning. Please refer to TRU-Open Learning's Transfer Credit web page for details (including procedures for transfer credit assessment).

Mature Student

All individuals are eligible for general admission to TRU-OL. (Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are not permanent residents of BC.) You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for TRU-Open Learning.

International Student

International students may refer to the Admissions website for details. 

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Not Applicable

How to Apply

For details on registering individual courses and/or applying for program admission, please check here.

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