Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Psychology - Cognitive 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. USD16,571.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our Cognitive Psychology program offers students a dynamic, collaborative setting to explore the workings of the mind and behavior, fostering close partnerships between students and faculty. The curriculum focuses on cultivating advanced research capabilities to conduct exceptional independent studies. Typically, students enter through the MA program before progressing directly to the PhD level. Cognitive Psychology examines mental processes - how we obtain, retain, process, and share information. Grasping these cognitive mechanisms reveals fundamental insights into human identity and behavior while offering practical applications for everyday life.
This research-driven graduate program equips students with comprehensive knowledge of cognitive psychology and the expertise to conduct rigorous independent research. We provide the resources and experiences needed to advance scientific pursuits and achieve professional aspirations, whether in academic or corporate settings. Through our Applied Practicum course, students can gain hands-on industry experience relevant to cognitive psychology. We also promote interdisciplinary collaboration, maintaining strong ties with our Cognitive Neuroscience department's seven faculty members. This interdisciplinary approach creates a vibrant intellectual community for investigating the complexities of human cognition.
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