MA in Counselling Psychology in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria

University of Victoria | Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 8,238
(c. USD5,912.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Build the expertise required to become a qualified professional counselor. This trauma-informed curriculum blends theoretical foundations, practical application, and research components, allowing you to choose between a thesis or project-based pathway.
Program Benefits
Participants in this program will:
Deepen their comprehension of human growth and transformation processes. Learners apply developmental and learning theories while expanding their knowledge of life-stage challenges, integrating these insights into counseling practice.
Gain comprehensive understanding of counseling psychology's historical roots, philosophical foundations, professional role expectations, and certification requirements set by counseling associations.
Cultivate skills aligned with the CCA's professional practice standards for counselors.
Design tailored assessment methods and therapeutic interventions to address individual client requirements.
Enhance sensitivity to multicultural, ethnic, and societal diversity within professional and research environments.
Master legally compliant and ethically grounded counseling techniques for both clinical and research applications.
Develop proficiency in executing morally responsible and meaningful counseling psychology research.
Forge valuable industry relationships and community ties to enhance career prospects and establish professional networks within counseling-related fields.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

In order to apply for the program, you must have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree from another country) from a recognized institution by the program start date. Your degree may be in any discipline. If you are pursuing the thesis-based program, completing an undergraduate thesis (honours level) is not required, but it will make your application more competitive.

In your online application, make sure to submit unofficial transcripts for ALL post-secondary institutions at which you registered for courses.

The minimum required entrance GPA is a B+ average over the last 30.0 UVic units or equivalent (approx. 2 years) of your degree. A higher GPA will be considered more competitive. Non-graded (pass-fail) courses, credit granted on the basis of life or work experience, or credit earned at institutions not recognized by the university will not be used in determining an applicant's grade point average or units completed. 300- or 400-level courses taken after your degree can sometimes be factored in to the GPA calculation.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent

Tuition CAD 8,238

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