Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in School and Applied Child Psychology in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,451
(c. USD11,077.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The program's main objective is to cultivate expert psychologists whose work in research, education, and clinical practice enhances the learning and mental health of young people. Following a scientist-practitioner approach, the School and Applied Child Psychology curriculum blends theoretical knowledge, investigative methods, and hands-on clinical abilities. Instruction covers academic, social, behavioral, consultative, therapeutic, and preventive aspects, while equipping students to combine evaluation techniques with treatment strategies and understand pertinent professional standards and ethical considerations. The program treats scientific inquiry and practical application as mutually reinforcing elements, weaving research throughout fundamental psychological and educational coursework alongside supervised field experiences at every stage of training.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC with: a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in third-year level and above courses; or academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study; or applicants who have a four-year bachelor's degree, or its academic equivalent, which does not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience to offset such deficiencies, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program or faculty and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
100
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 22
ibT Listening 25
ibT Speaking 25
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
6.5
IELTS Reading 6.0
IELTS Writing 6.0
IELTS Listening 6.0
IELTS Speaking 6.0
Tuition
CAD
15,451