Canada Landscape
Lakehead University Logo

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Apply Now for Free
About

Philosophy and Psychology at Lakehead University at Main

While the pursuit of knowledge has evolved into specialized disciplines, philosophy continues to address the larger, fundamental questions. Students will learn about the intellectual foundations of society, but they will also develop critical thinking and problem solving skills that will enable them to re-examine society with an inquisitive mind and a discerning lens.

Students will explore fundamental philosophical concepts, from Ancient Greek to the modern era, in order to understand contemporary thinking about ethics and justice in context. Lakehead University’s programs emphasize reasoning skills, oral debate, and writing proficiency with the balance of coursework dedicated to philosophical topics such as:

  • Gender
  • Popular Culture
  • Paranormal
  • Love
  • Biomedical Ethics
  • Existentialism
  • Environmental

Students will graduate from the program with the ability to:

  • Analyze and interpret arguments
  • Justify beliefs with reference to standards of proof
  • Describe major philosophical trends
  • Apply a historical understanding to key philosophical questions
  • Identify theoretical assumptions
  • Plan and conduct research that is accurate, thorough, and broadly based

Due to the multidisciplinary relevance of the field, students may combine their studies with disciplines such as English, History, French, Indigenous Learning, Psychology, or Political Science. Lakehead University is also one of the few universities in Canada to offer a minor in Professional Ethics. This is a great option for those who are interested in examining ethical issues in business, biomedical science, the environment, or digital technology.

Psychologists share a desire to make a positive contribution to human welfare through understanding and influencing the thoughts, emotions, and behavior of individuals. They are concerned with what motivates people, what social, physical, and biological factors affect them, and what makes them unique.

The breadth of study within the Psychology program is what sets Lakehead University apart. Throughout students' undergraduate degree, they will gain at least one credit of exposure to all elements of the disciplines and sub-fields including Biological, Cognitive-Affective, Individual, Social, Abnormal, and Developmental, in addition to their stream electives.

Lakehead University believes flexibility in students' studies equates to flexibility in their career path. The Psychology major can be paired with other majors including Gerontology, Philosophy, Women's Studies, and Education, to explore the intersection of these fields.

Much of Lakehead University's faculty are practicing clinical psychologists with a range of expertise and connections, making it possible to immerse students in research and volunteer opportunities from first year onward.
 

Level Bachleors
Discipline Arts and Humanities
Duration 48 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees CAD 135
Tuition Fees CAD 26500
Campus Main
Make your Study Abroad Dream Come True

Connect with Expert!

Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 80
PTE 58
Duolingo 110
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 70.0%

Rankings
QS Ranking --
Times Higher Education 801-1000
ARWU 901-1000
Webometrics 986
QS Ranking

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector, whose mission is to enable motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfil their potential through educational achievement, international mobility, and career development.

THE Ranking

THE (Times Higher Education) has been providing trusted performance data on universities for students and their families, academics, university leaders, governments and industry, since 2004. We create university rankings to assess university performance on the global stage and to provide a resource for readers to understand the different missions and successes of higher education institutions.

Shanghai Ranking

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) was first published in June 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU), Graduate School of Education (formerly the Institute of Higher Education) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, and updated on an annual basis

Webometrics Ranking

The "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities" is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group belonging to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the largest public research body in Spain. CSIC is among the first basic research organizations in Europe. The CSIC consisted in 2006 of 126 centers and institutes distributed throughout Spain.

Get up to ₹75 Lakhs for
Study Abroad Education Loan

Single Application for 10+ Banks
Quick Sanction within 3 days
Zero Service Fees
No-Collateral Required
Scholarships
The Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards by Lakehead University for International Students
Campuses
Renowned Alumnis
Placements
Landmark Outline