Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Psychology in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,807
(c. USD15,683.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The faculty of our Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology program brings diverse research expertise. Students can choose from three specialization areas: Community, Developmental, and Social Psychology.
The Community Psychology track provides hands-on learning opportunities, including a 200-hour practicum where students serve as community consultants. This experience combines practical skill development with critical reflection using the Action, Theory, and Research (ART) framework.
Our community psychology curriculum emphasizes value-driven, practical approaches that consider both individuals and their broader social, physical, and community contexts.
Career Paths
Numerous Psychology master's graduates pursue PhD studies at Laurier, while others gain admission to top-tier doctoral programs at universities worldwide.
Alumni have established careers across various sectors including corporate, public service, and research institutions.
Notable career outcomes among our graduates include: Professor at Carleton University; Policy analyst with the Canadian federal government; and
Research specialist at a Kitchener-based NGO.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have the following:
- A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in psychology or related field.
- A minimum B average in your last two years of study.
English Proficiency
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 60.
The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: minimum score of 70.
Tuition
CAD
21,807