Psychology at Concordia: Admission Average
Concordia University · Montreal, QC
What average do you need for Psychology at Concordia?
Psychology at Concordia University typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #8 of 16 Concordia programs by admission average.
Large program with diverse research opportunities.
How competitive is it?
Of the 34 universities we track that offer it, 9 ask for a higher average and 5 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Psychology at other universities
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Queen's University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- McGill University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s
- Université Laval – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- Carleton University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Alberta – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Calgary – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid-to-high 80s
- Western University – high 70s-80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Brock University – high 70s-80s
- University of Windsor – high 70s-80s
- York University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- One additional U/M course
- Biology (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Psychology
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Biology
- Writing
These are typical for Psychology programs across Canada. About the Psychology degree
After a Psychology degree
Psychology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Psychiatrist – $250,000 to $400,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- A psychology undergrad alone does not allow you to practice as a psychologist - a PhD or PsyD is required.
- Psychology is Canada's second most popular major - very high competition for graduate programs.
- Social work and counselling master's degrees are more direct paths to clinical work than psychology PhD programs.
Applying to Concordia
Concordia University is Montreal's second-largest English-language university, known for its strong fine arts programs, the John Molson School of Business, and a growing engineering faculty. It's an excellent choice for students who want an English-language education in Quebec with co-op options - very affordable for Quebec residents, though out-of-province Canadians now pay a higher rate.
Concordia University is in Montreal, QC, was founded in 1974 and has about 51,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Concordia's fine arts programs are genuinely excellent and often overlooked by students outside Quebec.
- The John Molson School of Business has strong accounting and finance programs.
- Montreal's low cost of living and bilingual environment are major advantages.
Other Concordia programs
- Fine Arts (BFA - Studio Arts) – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Art History – high 70s-80s
- Film Production – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Creative Writing – high 70s-80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Business - Accountancy (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Finance (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Marketing (JMS) – high 80s
- Communications – mid-to-high 80s
- Sociology – mid 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s