Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Psychology - Cognition in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,751.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our graduate program employs an apprenticeship approach to cultivate highly competent, self-directed researchers poised to advance the field of psychology. Students engage in hands-on research from the outset, working alongside distinguished faculty mentors. Our alumni hold prominent roles 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 across all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, as we value diverse perspectives that enrich our academic community.
Spatial Cognition & Navigation - explores human information processing for environmental navigation. Studies examine object/scene recognition, wayfinding abilities, geographic reasoning, and spatial skill development.
Memory & Language - investigates the mechanisms behind event and location recall. This research analyzes language's role in memory formation, whether in formal literature or everyday communication.
Spatial Decision-Support Systems - this practical cognitive science field creates innovative tools to enhance search/rescue missions and assist navigation in unfamiliar settings.
Concepts & Categorization - examines how we organize knowledge through mental frameworks that help interpret our world. Research focuses on concept acquisition, mental representation, and practical application.
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
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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
Upload transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended
Prepare a statement of research interests
Tuition
CAD
9,406