Program Overview
The Psychology at Harvard University is a Master programme in Psychology, 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 United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
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
- The proseminar
- Five psychology courses
- One psychology seminar
- Statistical Methods
- One writing intensive or seminar elective
- A masters thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To begin the admission process, you complete:
- Proseminar: Research Methods and Scholarly Writing in the Social Sciences: Anthropology and Psychology
- To register, either pass the critical reading and writing skills test, or earn a B or higher in the relevant expository writing course.
- You need to earn the minimum grade of B in a maximum of two registration attempts. The proseminar cannot be more than two years old at the time of application.
- One psychology course
- Statistical Methods
You need to have an undergraduate degree to begin taking degree-applicable courses. The admission courses must be 4-credit, graduate-level courses. You complete all admission courses with a grade of B or higher, without letting your overall Harvard cumulative GPA dip below 3.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard 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 Harvard University
Harvard University
Massachusetts, United States
private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
