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Master of Science [M.S] [Social Psychology] From University of Victoria

Victoria, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1963established year
21800enrollment
Public
Partner [10 Courses]
8.1/10

Master of Science [M.S] (Social Psychology)

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.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Dec 1, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$5931 (CAD 8238)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
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

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

6.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA


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 PurposeThis 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.

Ranking

20242023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Psychology 201 out of 621 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 29 in Canada 2024)

QS World University logo
Psychology 251 out of 330 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 17 in Canada 2024)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)
USD 5,931 /Yr
CAD 8,238 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • MELAB: 90
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (15th Jan 2025)
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Aug 2025)
USD 14,165 /Yr
CAD 19,673 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 86
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • GRE: 310
  • PTE: 60
Application Deadline For Fall Intake (1st Dec 2023)
USD 20,110 /Yr
CAD 27,930 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 83
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 68
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Jan 2024)
USD 3,669 /Yr
CAD 5,096 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • PTE: 65
Application Deadline For Winter Intake (30th Sep 2024)
Application Deadline For Spring Intake (15th Jan 2025)
Application Deadline For Fall Intake (1st Feb 2025)
USD 17,144 /Yr
CAD 23,811 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 85
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 58
  • Duolingo: 120

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

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Victoria University Future Leaders ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ontario Graduate FellowshipScholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
University of Western Ontario ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student$ 108/Yr$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
QS Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceScholarship per student$ 7,200/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based


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