Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Psychology in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,088
(c. USD16,602.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of Waterloo (UWaterloo) maintains a reputation as Canada's most innovative institution and regularly places within the nation's top three comprehensive universities. Located in Southern Ontario, approximately 100 km (60 miles) southwest of Toronto, UWaterloo resides in the dynamic tech hub of Kitchener-Waterloo, twin cities boasting a combined population nearing 300,000. The Psychology Department comprises 42 faculty members, evenly distributed across six key research domains: Clinical, Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, Industrial-Organizational, and Social. More than 800 undergraduates are enrolled in the Psychology Bachelor's program, with an additional 400 pursuing a Psychology Minor. Supported by substantial funding from Canada's tri-council agencies—NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR—along with international grants, the department's laboratories feature cutting-edge technology such as eye-tracking systems, ERP equipment, and virtual reality facilities. Waterloo's Psychology program consistently ranks among Canada's top five psychology departments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Normally an Honours Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Psychology with at least a 80% overall standing, in the last two years, or equivalent.
Completion of the Department of Psychology Application.
Candidates applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology graduate research fields within the program may submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic scores), though this is not a requirement.
Candidates with an Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent preparation may be admitted to a Master's program or directly to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
Qualified candidates are admitted to either a MA or a PhD program (in which a Master's degree may be obtained along the way). The program to which candidates are admitted to varies by program Area (e.g., Clinical and Social applicants are typically accepted into an MA program, while Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, and Industrial Organizational students are typically accepted to a PhD program). Candidates accepted to the MA program are expected to continue to a PhD program.
Supervisors
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Application material
Personal statement (Letter)
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
Completion of the Department of Psychology Application.
Candidates applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology graduate research fields within the program may submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic scores), though this is not a requirement.
Candidates with an Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent preparation may be admitted to a Master's program or directly to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
Qualified candidates are admitted to either a MA or a PhD program (in which a Master's degree may be obtained along the way). The program to which candidates are admitted to varies by program Area (e.g., Clinical and Social applicants are typically accepted into an MA program, while Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, and Industrial Organizational students are typically accepted to a PhD program). Candidates accepted to the MA program are expected to continue to a PhD program.
Supervisors
Review the finding a supervisor resources
Application material
Personal statement (Letter)
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
Tuition
CAD
23,088