Psychology

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.

The Psychology program at Langara College is a non-degree program for students who want to study human thought and behavior. It's a one-year program that helps you understand how we think and process information, how our brain functions, and how we develop over time. You'll gain a better understanding of your own behavior and the behavior of others.

The curriculum covers a range of topics, including surveys of fundamental concepts to in-depth investigations of human behavior. You'll take courses that help you develop a better understanding of the methods psychologists use to study the human mind. The program offers traditional, mixed-mode, and online course formats, so you can choose the learning style that works best for you.

With a background in psychology, you can pursue careers like a mental health worker, counselor, or behavioral therapist. You can work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices, helping people cope with mental health issues or behavioral problems. You can also work in research settings, studying human behavior and developing new treatments or interventions.