Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in 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. USD5,923.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program provides comprehensive training in professional research methods. You'll enhance your academic writing and critical thinking abilities while developing your thesis.
You'll participate in faculty-guided research across various specializations: Cognitive and brain sciences (including embodied cognition, memory, and visual perception), Social psychology (covering interpersonal dynamics, motivation, and personality traits)
Health and development across the lifespan (from early childhood to aging and self-regulation)
Alternatively, you may pursue customized research projects aligned with your specific interests.
The Psychology Department typically receives 200-400 graduate applications annually, with only 10-12 students admitted. MSc candidates must hold a BA/BSc with a psychology focus, while PhD applicants need an MA/MSc in psychology. Competitive applicants generally maintain a strong academic record (minimum 3.5 GPA or B average) with psychology specialization. Preference is given to candidates with Honours degrees or equivalent research experience.
Beyond meeting Graduate Admissions and departmental requirements, admission depends on faculty availability for supervision. Highly qualified applicants may be declined if no suitable faculty member can accommodate additional students or match research interests.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Names and email addresses of two academic or professional references familiar with your work. The names and email addresses of two assessors are required when you submit your application, UVic will send those individuals a form on which they will assess you on a variety of dimensions. Your assessors will also be invited to provide a letter of reference. It is important that you contact your assessors in advance to confirm their willingness to provide such an assessment. (NOTE: Applicants with a Masters or Honours degree are expected to use their thesis supervisor as one of their assessors).
Unofficial transcripts for all previous academic work, official transcripts will only be required once an offer of admission has been made
A statement of intent (no more than 2 pages single-sided and double-spaced should be uploaded at the time of application)
identifying the primary area of specialization desired (Individualized, Cognition and Brain Sciences, Social Psychology, Lifespan Health and Development, Clinical Lifespan or Clinical Neuropsychology).
describing areas of research interest
naming at least two specific faculty members with whom the applicant wishes to work (see Faculty Directory to learn more about faculty members research and activities and determine which faculty members are available to supervise new students)
giving details of other relevant information such as courses in progress, job responsibilities, research experience (and clinical experience if applying to the clinical program)
indicating whether financial support will be required in order to pursue graduate study.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Unofficial transcripts for all previous academic work, official transcripts will only be required once an offer of admission has been made
A statement of intent (no more than 2 pages single-sided and double-spaced should be uploaded at the time of application)
identifying the primary area of specialization desired (Individualized, Cognition and Brain Sciences, Social Psychology, Lifespan Health and Development, Clinical Lifespan or Clinical Neuropsychology).
describing areas of research interest
naming at least two specific faculty members with whom the applicant wishes to work (see Faculty Directory to learn more about faculty members research and activities and determine which faculty members are available to supervise new students)
giving details of other relevant information such as courses in progress, job responsibilities, research experience (and clinical experience if applying to the clinical program)
indicating whether financial support will be required in order to pursue graduate study.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
8,238