MA in Psychology - Social and Cultural Psychology 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. USD6,748.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 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 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 of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community - all who can enrich our program's diversity.

Self in Cultural Context - modern psychology recognizes how human behavior is shaped by social and cultural frameworks. These influences manifest through ethnic heritage, interpersonal communication, defensive psychological mechanisms, and transformative experiences like artistic expression and dreaming.
Flexible Methodologies - sociocultural psychology prioritizes research questions over rigid methodologies, employing diverse approaches including experimental designs, qualitative interviews, discourse analysis, and interpretive studies.
Historical Foundations - psychological theories evolve within specific historical contexts. Understanding current sociocultural research requires examining its development through


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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
Request three letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your understanding of the research process and your potential as a researcher and teacher
Upload transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended

Tuition CAD 9,406

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