Program Overview
The Counselling Psychology-Thesis-Based Route at University of Alberta is a MEd 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 Counselling Psychology-Thesis-Based Route 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
- Tuition: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counselling Psychology-Thesis-Based Route programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Methods of Educational Research
- Foundations of Psychological Assessment
- Systems of Counselling
- Basic Skills, Issues, and Attitudes in Counselling I
- Basic Skills, Issues, and Attitudes in Counselling II
- Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Practice
- Individual Psychological Assessment: Psycho-Ed Foundations
- Theory and Practice in Group Counselling
- Mental Health Testing in Counselling
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
In order to be considered for admission into the Thesis-based Masters Program in Counselling Psychology applicants must:
have obtained a four-year baccalaureate degree in psychology or education, or its equivalent, offered by a recognized degree-granting institution of higher education in Canada, a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States, or a University in another country acceptable to the Admissions Committee,
have completed at least 21 credits of undergraduate coursework in psychology (and/or educational psychology),
have acquired practical experience in the application of psychology (e.g., crisis line volunteer, youth worker),
provide three letters of reference; two of which must be from someone knowledgeable about the applicants scholarly abilities and potential, and one of which must be from someone knowledgeable about the applicants counselling abilities and potential,
provide a two-page statement of intent indicating general areas of research and applied interest, previous academic and practical activity, and plans upon graduation.
Admission decisions are made based on a relative ranking of each applicants: 1) previous academic record, 2) academic background in area of interest, 3) relevant practical experience, 4) letters of recommendation, and 5) statement of intent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alberta 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 Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
