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Applied Social Psychology

University of Guelph
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #30
Tuition EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Guelph, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Social Psychology at University of Guelph is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Social Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Guelph, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Social Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Design and Statistics
  2. Ethical Issues in Psychology
  3. Applied Social Psychology core courses
  4. Social and Community Intervention
  5. Foundations of Applied Social Psychology
  6. Applied Social Psychology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students who are admitted to the MA program in Applied Social Psychology will normally have an Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent research experience with a minimum B+ average.
Because of the research-intensive nature of our program we are most interested in students with a strong background in research methods, qualitative and/or quantitative approaches. In addition, we see research and/or work experience in an applied setting as a strong asset. All applicants to the Applied Social Psychology MA program must provide recent results of both the General Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) (see GRE section below). If you would like to send your Psychology Subject Test GRE scores we will consider them, but you are not required to send them.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 4,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,761 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Guelph directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Guelph

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University of Guelph

Guelph, Canada

TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months