Program Overview
The Psychology at University of Victoria British Columbia is a MSc 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 5,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,722 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Victoria, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Development
- Practicum in Applied Psychology
- Research Apprenticeship
- Psychology Clinic Practice
- Survey of Social Psychology
- Human Motivation
- Cultural Psychology
- Advanced Neuropsychology: Children and Adolescents
- Advanced Neuropsychology: Adults
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Application form
- Names and email addresses of two academic or professional references familiar with your work.
- Unofficial transcripts for all previous academic work; official transcripts will only be required once an offer of admission has been made.
- The Prospective Graduate Student Information Form
- A letter of intent (approximately 1 to 2 pages single-sided should be uploaded at the time of application)
- Scores from the general (verbal, quantitative and analytical writing) portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).\xc2\xa0
- English Proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 5,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,722 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 5,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,722 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Victoria British Columbia 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 Victoria British Columbia
University of Victoria British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
The University of Victoria (UVic) is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1903 as Victoria College, the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months