Program Overview
The Psychology at University of Toronto is a MA programme in Psychology over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 19,424 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,930 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, 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
- Directed Studies
- Design of Experiments I: General Linear Model
- Higher Cognition: Cognitive Neuroscience
- Advanced Topics in Perception I: Signal Processing Audition and Vision
- Advanced Topics in Cognition I: Music and nonmusical abilities
- Advanced Topics in Abnormal II: Psychological Approaches to Therapy/Intervention
- Advanced Topics in Social Psychology II: Thinking Critically about Emotion Theories
- Advanced Topics in Social Psychology III: Motivational Theories in Social Psychology
- Advanced Topics in Social Psychology IV: Positive Psychology of Close Relationships
- Sensory and Motor Neurophysiology
- Developmental Psychopathology and Intervention
- Advanced Statistics
- Mechanisms of Behaviour: Neurochemistry of Addiction and Mental Health
- Neuropsychology: Cognitive and Clinical Neuropsychology
- Advanced Topics in Behavioral Neuroscience I: Brain Imaging in Preclinical Research
- Advanced Topics in Neuropsychology I: Cognitive Neuropsychiatry
- Audition: Advanced Topics in Auditory Neuroscience
- Advanced Topics in Cognition II: Cognitive Rehabilitation: Theory & Practice
- Advanced Topics in Abnormal I: Health Psychology
- Advanced Topics in Social Psychology I: The Psychology of Self-Regulation
- Human Brain Neuroanatomy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An appropriate four-year University of Toronto bachelor\'s degree, or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- Normally at least an A- (or first class standing) in the final two years of undergraduate study.
- Competitive scores on each subtest of the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (the Psychology special test is not required).
- The equivalent of at least 6 full courses (12 semester courses) in Psychology, including statistics and some laboratory experience Note: Students may be admissible with fewer than 12 semester courses in Psychology. Students with a strong background in mathematics, physical or biological science, neuroscience, or computer science are especially encouraged to apply even if they have fewer than the suggested number of psychology courses.
- If your primary language is not English and you graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction is not English, then you must demonstrate your facility in English by completing one of the tests listed below. This requirement should be met at the time you submit your application.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,424 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,930 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,424 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,930 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Toronto 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 Toronto
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Toronto, Canada
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months