Does Carleton University give transfer credit for IB Psychology HL?
Ottawa, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
PSYC 1001 (0.5) & PSYC 1002 (0.5)
💡Expert's Take
With a 5 or higher in IB Psychology HL, Carleton awards a named, full-year equivalency for the first-year psychology pair, not a generic placeholder. That clears the prerequisite for many 2000-level PSYC courses, but it does not unlock the entire 2000 sequence on its own (see Carleton's official IB credit table).
The award covers two distinct halves: PSYC 1001 frames psychology as a natural science (neuroscience, cognition, learning), while PSYC 1002 frames it as a social science (social, personality, clinical, mental health). Both are listed in the calendar as lecture-only introductions; research methods, statistics and any laboratory work live in PSYC 2001 (methods) and PSYC 2002 (statistics), which the IB award does not replace. Both PSYC 1001 and 1002 also preclude PSYC 1000, the older combined-format course.
What to watch for:
- Carleton caps total IB advanced standing at 3.0 credits, awarded "subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty" (IB credit policy). If you are also claiming HL credit in subjects like Math, Chemistry or English, plan toward that ceiling.
- 2000-level prerequisites vary. Many 2000-level PSYC courses list PSYC 1001 and 1002 as prerequisites, so the IB credit will satisfy them. PSYC 2002 (Statistics) however lists PSYC 2001 as its prerequisite, not the intro pair, and most 3000-level PSYC courses require PSYC 2001 and 2002. Confirm prerequisites course by course in the PSYC calendar.
- Major or honours in Psychology? The IB award does not shortcut the methods/statistics core; you will still complete PSYC 2001 then PSYC 2002 before most upper-year coursework.
- Pursuing a Psychology minor? Carleton requires at least 2.0 residency credits counting toward any minor (Academic Regulations). Transfer credit can satisfy course requirements but does not replace residency.
- If you also write AP Psychology or other overlapping credentials, expect the credit to be awarded once, not stacked.
- SL Psychology receives no credit; Carleton's IB table awards advanced standing for Higher Level only.
If you would prefer to take PSYC 1001 and 1002 at Carleton (for example, to anchor the major in Carleton's own teaching style), note that Carleton's published transfer-credit pages do not lay out a formal IB opt-out procedure; they cover automatic assessment, CEGEP re-designation and appeals for additional credit. Contact Undergraduate Admissions or the Registrar for written guidance before assuming the IB credit can be declined or removed.
Official award line (IB Psychology HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: PSYC 1001 (0.5) & PSYC 1002 (0.5)
SL: no credit. Subject to faculty discretion and a 3.0-credit overall IB cap.
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
1
1.0 credit; one full course
Carleton's source table includes compulsory miscellaneous fees. Flat or term-based fees may not fall when one course is removed.
Ontario Resident
~$1,393-$2,339/1.0 credit
~$1,393 - $2,339
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Mechatronics)
Out-of-Province
~$1,716-$2,909/1.0 credit
~$1,716 - $2,909
Potential Tuition Value
(Science to Mechatronics)
International
~$10,226-$14,293/1.0 credit
~$10,226 - $14,293
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by program)
*2026-27 rates; Carleton per-credit tables include compulsory miscellaneous fees. Values assume the award replaces tuition you would otherwise pay. Actual cash savings can be $0 under flat-rate or full-time billing unless credit reduces a billed term or time to completion.
📊 Compare Psychology HL at Other Universities
See how Psychology HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Psychology 1011.03 + Psychology 1012.03 = 6 credit… | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | PSYC 1XX (3 or 6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Psychology 1X03 and 1XX3 | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | Psychology 1000 + 1001 + three unspecified credit … | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 102 + PSYC 103 (3.0 units total) | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 4/7 | SFU PSYC 100 (3), B-Soc; SFU PSYC 102 (3), B-Soc | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | PSY 102 and PSY 202, or 2 PSY LLS | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | PSYCH 104 (3 units) + PSYCH 105 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | PSYC_V 101 (3) + PSYC_V 102 (3) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | Psychology 201 | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | PSYC 1000 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | PSYC 1200: Introduction to Psychology | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: PSYC 1003/1004<br>Fredericton: 1000-le… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | PSY 1101 + PSY 1102 (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | PSYC 101 + PSYC 102 | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | PSY Jr.6 = 6 credit units | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | PSY1**H (0.5 cr, A&S, no equivalency, No/No/No) · … | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | PSYC 100A (1.5 units) and PSYC 100B (1.5 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | PSYCH 101 + PSYCH 1XX (1.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | PSYC-1150 (Introduction to Psychology as a Behavio… | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Psychology 1002A/B (0.5 cr) + Psychology 1003A/B (… | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | HH/PSYC 1010 3.0 (3 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | N/A | Not yet verified | — | → |
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Last updated: July 2026
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