Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Social and Cultural Psychology in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,764.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our graduate program employs an apprenticeship approach to cultivate highly skilled, autonomous researchers poised to advance the field of psychology. Students engage in hands-on research from the outset, working alongside our distinguished faculty members. Our alumni hold prominent positions across academia, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
The University of Alberta's Psychology Department fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively seek applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including women; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities; individuals with disabilities; and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community - all of whom enrich our academic environment.
Self in Cultural Context - Modern psychology examines how human behavior intertwines with social and cultural frameworks. This manifests through ethnic and historical identity formation, dialogic self-perception, defensive psychological mechanisms, and transformative experiences like artistic expression and dreaming.
Methodological Flexibility - Sociocultural psychology prioritizes research questions over rigid methodologies, employing diverse approaches including experimental designs, qualitative interviews, discourse analysis, and phenomenological investigations.
Historical Foundations - Psychological theories inherently reflect their temporal origins. Understanding current sociocultural research requires awareness of its historical underpinnings and theoretical evolution.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Four-year undergraduate degree or graduate degree
Close match of research interests with one or more faculty members
Grade point average of 3.0 or better in last two years or equivalent of study
When primary language is not English, either:
a satisfactory score on the TOEFL (minimum total score of 88 on the iBT with a score of at least 20 in each skill area) or another approved English language examination
or, baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized institution, in which the language of instruction is English
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a requirement for admission to the graduate program. This requirement can be waived with the explicit written consent of the applicant's potential supervisor(s). In the absence of the supervisor's consent, applications lacking GRE scores will be considered incomplete
Close match of research interests with one or more faculty members
Grade point average of 3.0 or better in last two years or equivalent of study
When primary language is not English, either:
a satisfactory score on the TOEFL (minimum total score of 88 on the iBT with a score of at least 20 in each skill area) or another approved English language examination
or, baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized institution, in which the language of instruction is English
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a requirement for admission to the graduate program. This requirement can be waived with the explicit written consent of the applicant's potential supervisor(s). In the absence of the supervisor's consent, applications lacking GRE scores will be considered incomplete
Tuition
CAD
9,406