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, Pyschology, on CKOM Radio, Saskatoon
The Evan Bray Show – Monday, Nov. 2
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, in Canada’s History
It's About Time
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 Michael Antle, Psychology, in Winnipeg Free Press
Time stands still
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, on CityNews
Pros and cons of not changing clocks November 1 in Alberta
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, in CBC News
Alberta’s clocks won’t fall back this weekend. Here’s how that might impact your daily life
News and announcements
Why Do We Love Being Fans?
From team colours to friendship bracelets, two UCalgary experts on fandom explore why our favourite teams and performers become part of who we are.
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
Calgary Atlas Project Map Launch: Rock Against Boredom
The Calgary Institute for the Humanities launches a new Calgary Atlas Project map exploring the city's punk and post-punk music scene of the 1980s.
Nov. 18 | 5-7 p.m.
