Program Overview
The Counseling Psychology at University of Victoria British Columbia 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 Counseling 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 6,156 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 5,450 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Victoria, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Program Development and Evaluation
- Assessment in Counselling
- Advanced Seminar in Theories of Counselling Psychology
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Counselling
- Career Development and Counselling Across the Life Span
- Group Counselling
- Diversity, Culture, and Counselling
- Skills and Practice for Counselling
- Internship in Counselling
- Methods in Educational Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree requirement
- One upper level course in learning/cognition/memory and one upper level course in abnormal psychology/behaviour disorders
- ED-D 414, 417 and 418 or their equivalents with a B+ or higher
- A significant number of counselling related hours
- Two counselling skills evaluations
- Two assessment reports
- Personal statement
- Statistics course (Thesis-based applicants only)
- Research statement (Thesis-based applicants only)
- Practicum support letter (Mid-island and Three summers applicants only)
- English language requirement
- Disability request (only for applicants with disability considerations)
- Letter of reapplication (only for repeat applicants)\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,156 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 5,450 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,156 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 5,450 (Tuition (Semester)) — 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