Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Social Psychology in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
20,655
(c. USD14,820.29)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our Social Psychology PhD program equips research-oriented individuals to become exceptional independent investigators. Following an apprenticeship approach, students gain advanced expertise in social psychology while honing both fundamental and applied research capabilities across key areas including attitudes, social cognition, emotions, self-concept, intimate relationships, group dynamics, social behavior, and personality development.
This research explores individuals, pairs, and collectives through multiple analytical perspectives (social, cognitive, temporal) utilizing innovative and traditional techniques - from reaction-time metrics and experience sampling to longitudinal studies and real-time evaluations, alongside conventional experiments, surveys, questionnaires, and observational methods. The doctoral dissertation demands groundbreaking work that advances the discipline, with tangible applications in personal, professional, societal, political, and clinical settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree in psychology or related field with a minimum A- standing
Proficiency in English.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference.
Contact a prospective advisor prior to submitting your application.
For the Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences field:
If a student applies with a MA or MSc degree from another university, she/he may be admitted to the PhD program, some make-up course work may be required depending on the courses completed at the master's level.
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 83, with minimum skill scores of 20 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 560.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Online): academic minimum score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0.
Proficiency in English.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference.
Contact a prospective advisor prior to submitting your application.
For the Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences field:
If a student applies with a MA or MSc degree from another university, she/he may be admitted to the PhD program, some make-up course work may be required depending on the courses completed at the master's level.
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 83, with minimum skill scores of 20 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 560.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Online): academic minimum score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0.
Tuition
CAD
20,655