Department of Psychology
Why study psychology?
Learn how to discuss and apply psychological theories and research. Acquire the expertise involved in conducting research with human participants and animals. Discover how psychology contributes to a diverse field of disciplines: brain and cognitive science, industrial organizational psychology, social psychology, and more.
You'll develop skills that lead to success in a wide range of graduate studies and professional disciplines.
Explore our programs
Future undergrad students
Undergraduate programs
Psychology is the scientific study of brain and behaviour. Psychologists analyze the cognitive, biological, and social bases of how humans think, feel, and behave.
Future grad students
Clinical psychology
Advance your knowledge of the causes, prevention, assessment and treatment of psychological problems, along with the promotion of health and wellness. Our program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association.
Future grad students
Psychology
Learn specialized training and collect data using scientific methods. Choose to specialize in one of our three exciting research areas.
In the media
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, in CBC News
More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?
In the News Laura Hambley, Psychology, in Human Resources Director
Toxic leadership at the top: what Chrystia Freeland’s memoir reveals
In the News Kibeom lee, Psychology, in The Washington Post
Birth order doesn’t predict your personality. Here’s what does.
In the News Sheri Madigan and Gizem Keskin, Psychology, in The Conversation
How ‘technoference’ can disrupt parent‑child connections
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, on CityNews
Edmontonians react to Alberta ditching Daylight Saving Time
In the News David Hodgins, Psychology, in Edmonton Journal
Vegas, baby: Alberta Minister Dale Nally travels to Sin City to talk iGaming
News and announcements
Wayfinding study confirms traveling to space makes astronauts age faster
Researchers to share the cognitive and neurological effects of long-duration spaceflight at the 2026 Canadian Space Health Research Symposium
Alberta’s clocks are staying put. What does that mean for sleep?
UCalgary researcher Michael Antle and psychologist Kyle Dyck explain how light and daily schedules shape sleep, learning and mental health
The science of how stress affects our ability to adapt and recover
UFlourish brings experts together to explore strategies for managing the impact of stress on the mind and body
2026 Killam Awards underscores excellence supporting student research
UCalgary faculty recognized for mentorship and graduate supervision
podcast
Now Innovating: Preventing youth violence and bullying across Canada
UCalgary hosted knowledge mobilization hub utilizes a transdisciplinary approach
Postdoctoral scholars solving complex social issues
The Faculty of Arts spotlights three scholars for Postdoc Appreciation Week
Dark Global Skies – and a Nordic Silver Lining
Join Kim Christian Schrøder, professor at Roskilde University in Denmark, for a public lecture exploring declining trust in news media, misinformation and changing news consumption, with insights from Nordic countries.
Nov. 4 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
