B.A Psychology at UC-Berkeley [UC BERKELEY], Berkeley Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

B.A. in Psychology at University of California: Fees, Eligibility, Entry Requirements, Admission Deadlines & Scholarships

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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Psychology)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #5 out of 601 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$51,204 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake - Nov 30, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$51204

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing & Utilities$17496
Food$2162

Per Credit Tuition Fee: $ 1706.8


Important Dates

  • The Upcoming Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake is Tentative Based on Previous Year’s.
EventApplication Date
Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake Nov 30, 2025

Applications are now Passed for Fall 2025 Intake, with classes starting on September 2025. The course covers topics such as behavioral neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, personality psychology, research methods, statistical analysis, psychological assessment, cognition, emotion, perception, learning, motivation, and the biological bases of behavior.

The B.A. in Psychology from University of California includes the following modules:

 Years

 Core Modules

 Optional Modules 

Year 1

  • Introduction to Psychology

  • Research Methods in Psychology

  • Statistical Methods in Psychology

  • Social Psychology (Introduction to social influences on behavior)

  • Psychology of Learning (Elective for students exploring cognition or learning)

 Year 2 
  • Cognitive Psychology

  • Developmental Psychology

  • Biological Psychology

  • Psychology of Personality (Elective for personality theories)

  • Abnormal Psychology (Elective for understanding psychological disorders)

  • Social and Environmental Psychology (Elective on how social and environmental factors influence behavior)

 Year 3
  • Psychological Assessment

  • Behavioral Neuroscience

  • Learning and Memory

  • Health Psychology (Elective focusing on the connection between behavior and health)

  • Psychology of Motivation (Elective focusing on factors that influence motivation)

  • Psychology of Well-Being (Elective exploring aspects of mental health and happiness)

 Year 4
  • Psychology of Group Behavior

  • Advanced Research Methods

  • Senior Capstone Project or Thesis

  • Psychology of Emotion (Elective focusing on emotional regulation)

  • Cross-Cultural Psychology (Elective to explore cultural influences on behavior)

  • Psychology of Addiction (Elective focusing on the causes and treatments for addiction)

  • Forensic Psychology (Elective exploring the intersection of psychology and law)

  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Elective focusing on psychological principles in the workplace)

  • Clinical Psychology (Elective exploring mental health disorders and therapeutic practices)


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

 Requirement Type

 Details

Department Name

 Department of Psychology

Academic Qualification

  • Academic Background: A high school diploma or equivalent for freshman applicants.
  • Academic Courses: Completion of 15 year-long academic courses including:
    • 2 years of History/Social Science.
    • 4 years of Composition and Literature (English).
    • 3 years of Mathematics.
    • 2 years of Science (Biological & Physical).
    • 2 years of a Second Language.
    • 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts.
  • GPA Requirement:
    • Minimum 3.4 GPA for non-residents.
    • In-state students often competitive with 3.0+ GPA.

English Language Requirement

  • TOEFL iBT: 80 (Preferred: 100).
  • IELTS: 6.5.
  • Duolingo English Test: 115
 Exemptions for English Language Requirement

 Applicants may be exempt from providing English proficiency test scores if they have:

  • U.S. High School Education: Completed at least 3 years of high school in the U.S. with English as the language of instruction.
  • ACT Score: Achieved a score of 30 or higher on the ACT English Language Arts section.
  • SAT Score: Achieved a score of 680 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
  • College-Level English Course: Completed a transferable English composition course with a grade of C or better.

Documents Required

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates.
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency.
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP).
  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
  • Proof of Work Experience (If Have).
  • Financial Documents (For Visa Purposes).
  • Copy of Passport.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 $95

 Course Credits  120 Credits

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

115 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

95

Application Fees

120

ECTS Credits


Ranking

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Arts 7 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 139 in USA 2025)

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Arts 5 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 85 in USA 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

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Regents’ and Chancellor’s ScholarshipFull financial support, guaranteed housingExceptional academic achievements, leadership, and service; competitive selection
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