Master of Science [M.S] (Social Psychology)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #401 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022
$5,931 /Yr
CA$8,238 /Yr
- MSc in Social Psychology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-years program by the Department of Psychology.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- Social psychology is a broad field that includes the study of individuals' cognitions, feelings, and behaviors in self-reflection and interaction with others.
- The department's program in social psychology includes faculty who conduct research at a broad range of levels of analysis (i.e., individual, interpersonal, intragroup, intergroup, and societal levels), giving students the opportunity to master multiple perspectives on human behavior.
- Students will become scientist-practitioner who uses research and evidence-based evaluations and treatments.
- Students will learn practical job skills, like how to work in a cooperative research environment.
- The MSc program consists of a minimum of 18 units.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | Dec 1, 2024 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room and Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an undergraduate degree in psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A grade point average of 6.0/9.0 (B or equivalent) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants should have taken at least one course in applied statistics and courses in major areas of psychology such as learning, cognition, physiological/neuropsychology, and social/personality/abnormal psychology.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a Bachelor’s (4 years) degree in psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Applicants should have taken at least one course in applied statistics and courses in major areas of psychology such as learning, cognition, physiological/neuropsychology, and social/personality/abnormal psychology.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Letter of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- Human Resource Specialist
- Political Strategist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Services Representative
- Technology Designer
- Marketing Director or Manager
- Researcher
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Western Ontario Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 108/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS Scholarship for Academic Excellence | Scholarship per student$ 7,200/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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