Programme dates
20-31 July 2026
In-person Program
Psychology of Morality: UBC Psychology Mini School
Explore how people develop moral values through psychological theories, interactive research and group discussion, with connections to culture, film and technology.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Psychology of Morality at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school students
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada
Cost
$2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD
Duration
2 weeks; 45 class hours
Format
In-person
PsychologyEthicsPhilosophy
Class size: Small classes
Accommodation: Optional single-room campus residence
Meals: Weekday lunch; residential full board
Certificate / Outcome: Letter of Completion
Campus experience: Social activities and UBC Recreation Card
Tutors / faculty: Irein Thomas, UBC Psychology PhD student
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday; 9am-noon, 1:30-3pm; 22.5 hours/week
Psychology of Morality summary
This mini school examines morality as a psychological subject: how values develop, why people disagree and how cultures shape ideas about right and wrong.
Interactive research, group conversations and popular-culture examples connect theory to everyday questions. It suits students who enjoy examining human behavior and reflecting on their own values.
What is Psychology of Morality: UBC Psychology Mini School?
Psychology of Morality is an academic mini school offered by UBC's Department of Psychology through Future Global Leaders. It explores moral development, differences in values, cultural norms and psychopathy through a psychological lens.
Students participate in interactive research activities and conversational group learning, then connect theories to popular culture and their own moral questions. Instructor Irein Thomas also brings in literature, philosophy, film and technology to examine how the social world influences morality.
Why Succeed highlights Psychology of Morality
Its focused study of morality gives students a concrete way to test their interest in psychological science.
Interactive research and group conversations encourage students to apply ideas and question their assumptions.
Irein Thomas connects teaching with active research on morality and social environments.
Film and technology examples make abstract moral theories easier to connect with everyday life.
Commuter and residence options offer different ways to experience university campus life.
Who is Psychology of Morality for?
Best for
Students considering psychology who enjoy discussing moral questions, cultural differences and human behavior through research.
Not ideal if
You want a direct university admission pathway or a course centered on exam preparation rather than interactive subject exploration.
Is Psychology of Morality worth it?
This is a strong option for testing whether psychological explanations of morality hold your interest beyond school lessons. The combination of research activities, discussion and cultural examples gives students several ways to engage with the subject.
Families should weigh the value of subject exploration and campus experience against the optional residence charge and GST. A Letter of Completion recognizes participation under attendance and conduct requirements, while UBC explicitly says the program is not a direct university admission pathway.
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Cost and what is included
$2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD; includes 45 hours of mini school classes., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card for swimming and drop-in sports., Afternoon campus activities., Residence add-on: private room and daily breakfast, lunch and dinner., Residence add-on: airport transfers during designated service windows., Residence add-on: evening and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students..
Accommodation
Optional single-room campus residence
Meals
Weekday lunch; residential full board
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; 45 class hours; UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Psychology of Morality need?
Effort level
Moderate, with sustained classroom participation.
Best started
Begin family-account and travel planning several months before a future session, especially if arranging residence, visas or accessibility support.
Main challenge
Using psychological theories to examine moral questions while remaining receptive to different perspectives.
Typical preparation
Prepare a laptop or tablet to bring to class.
Write down a moral question you would like to examine through psychology.
Discuss commuting or residence arrangements with your parent or guardian.
Review attendance, conduct and refund terms before committing.
Useful if
You want to explore psychology before choosing a university subject.
What do students do on Psychology of Morality?
You explore psychological explanations of morality through interactive research, group activities and discussion. Film, culture and technology provide examples for applying theories and developing your own questions.
Step-by-step process
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Explore how moral values develop and differ between people and cultures.
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Participate in interactive research activities and group conversations.
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Apply psychological theories to popular culture, including moral themes in Wall-e.
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Consider how future technology could create new moral questions for psychological research.
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Reflect on your own values and develop ideas about morality.
Psychology of Morality dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 20-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
High school students ages 15-18.
Canadian and international students may participate.
How much does Psychology of Morality cost?
Mini school fee
$2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD — Canadian/permanent resident fee; international fee.
Funding or discounts
- Optional residence: $2,650 CAD — Adds housing, full board and residential services.
- UBC President Bursary: Needs-based bursary — For eligible British Columbia grade 11 students demonstrating financial need.
- Registration deposit: $500 CAD — Part of the fee under the published 2026 payment terms.
What's included
45 hours of mini school classes., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card for swimming and drop-in sports., Afternoon campus activities., Residence add-on: private room and daily breakfast, lunch and dinner., Residence add-on: airport transfers during designated service windows., Residence add-on: evening and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students.
How to apply to Psychology of Morality
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Select Psychology of Morality and your commuting or residence option in the UBC registration cart.
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Have a parent or guardian create or sign into the required Family Account.
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Add the student as a family member using an email address different from the parent's or guardian's.
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Assign the student to the course and complete checkout.
- 5
Use New Application in the Family Account to complete the FGL information package within 48 hours of registration.
- 6
Follow the emails to set up the student's account and UBC Campus-wide Login.
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What does Psychology of Morality cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Moral development
Explore how morality develops from infancy to adulthood.
Values and cultural norms
Examine differences in values and how cultures construct moral norms.
Psychopathy and moral impulses
Explore how psychopathy relates to differences in moral impulses.
Morality and the social world
Discuss how social environments and groups influence people's morality.
Morality and technology
Analyze Wall-e and consider moral questions raised by future technology.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Psychology of Morality?
A typical day during the program.
Morning classes
Three hours of mini school teaching each weekday.
Lunch
Lunch is served in the residence dining hall.
Afternoon classes
A further 1.5 hours of subject study brings weekly class time to 22.5 hours.
Campus activities
Social and recreational activities follow classes; commuter participants depart by 5pm.
Who teaches on Psychology of Morality?
Irein Thomas is a PhD student in UBC's Department of Psychology and a researcher in the MAGIC lab. Their interests span morality and existential psychology, with teaching that emphasizes social and cultural influences, conversation and group activities.
Where do students stay on Psychology of Morality?
Residential plan
- Private campus room: Stay in a furnished single room on a mixed-gender floor with participants and student life staff.
- Daily full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included every day, with vegan, vegetarian and Kosher options.
- Residence support: Student life staff provide 24/7 support with a 10-to-1 residence student-to-staff ratio.
- Activities and transfers: The add-on includes evening and weekend activities plus airport transfers during designated windows.
Non-residential plan
- Commute to classes: Attend the same weekday classes while arranging your own accommodation and transportation.
- Lunch and recreation: Weekday lunch, a UBC Recreation Card and afternoon campus activities are included.
Residence rooms share bathrooms and have no air conditioning; commuter supervision is limited to daily in-class attendance checks.
What happens after Psychology of Morality?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Explore whether psychology is a university subject you want to pursue.
Learn about subject pathways and career opportunities.
Develop your own ideas about morality using psychological theories.
Gain experience of university learning and campus life.
Receive a Letter of Completion if attendance and conduct requirements are met.
The program is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.
Where does Psychology of Morality take place?
Classes take place on the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada. Commuters can use buses serving the central UBC Bus Loop, while residence students can use airport transfers within the designated arrival and departure windows.
Residence arrivals are on the Sunday before classes and departures on the Saturday after the session.
Psychology of Morality FAQs
You explore moral development, differences in values, cultural moral norms and psychopathy through psychological theories and interactive research. The course also connects morality with technology, film and everyday life.
Irein Thomas, a UBC Psychology PhD student and MAGIC lab researcher, teaches the course. Their research interests include morality, existential psychology and the influence of social and cultural environments.
Yes. Commuter students attend the same morning and afternoon mini school classes, receive weekday lunch and a UBC Recreation Card, and can join afternoon campus activities.
The residence add-on includes a private room, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, airport transfers during designated windows, and evening and weekend activities. International residence students also receive local medical insurance.
Students can receive a Letter of Completion if they remain in good standing with program and conduct expectations and miss no more than one class without approval.
No. UBC Future Global Leaders is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university; it provides subject exploration, academic and social development, and experience of university life.
Student life assistants live in residence and provide support 24/7, with a 10-to-1 residence student-to-staff ratio. Staff hold first aid, CPR-C and AED certification and complete enhanced criminal record checks.
Menus include vegan, vegetarian and Kosher options. Students should record food allergies and other dietary requirements in their registration information package.
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