Program Overview
The Psychology (Lifespan Development) at Brock University 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 Psychology (Lifespan Development) 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 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. Catharines, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology (Lifespan Development) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Research Methods and Data Analysis\', \'The Concept of Development\', "Master\'s Lifespan Development Research Seminar", \'Directed Reading in Lifespan Development\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to a Master\xc2\x92s program, a student will normally hold a four year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:
- Two references, preferably academic, are required.
- Scores from the General section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). See the program website for additional information. Applicant\xc2\x92s need to request official hard copies that once received, need to be uploaded to their application. Please do not have hard copies sent to the University. Scores on the GRE subject (psychology) test are NOT required for those with backgrounds in psychology or neuroscience.
- Include a Personal Statement of Interest. It should be no more than one page and provide some indication of your research experience (i.e. thesis research, RA work) as well as your intermediate and long term goals. Although not a requirement for your application package, an updated CV, listing any publications, presentations, research assistant work, etc. would be considered an asset. Statement (and optional CV) must be uploaded.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brock University 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 Brock University
Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada
Brock University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months