Program Overview
The Psychology at College of William & Mary 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 11,876 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Williamsburg, 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
- Topics in Psychology
- Directed Studies
- Professional Development Seminar
- Advanced Statistics I
- Advanced Statistics I Laboratory
- Research Methods
- Advanced Statistics II
- Advanced Statistics II Laboratory.
- Proseminar in Developmental Psychology
- Proseminar in Cognition
- Proseminar in Personality
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Graduate Record Exam is required for admission. Applicants for whom English is a second language must also submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). All application materials must be received on or before February 1 for your application to be considered. Fall admissions only. Minority applications are encouraged.
Applicants must have successfully completed courses in Statistics and Experimental Psychology/Research Methods.
Students applying to the Psychology M.A. program must have undergraduate psychology courses in experimental/research methods and psychology statistics.
Applicants are evaluated based on undergraduate GPA, verbal and quantitative GRE scores and other criteria such as research experience, work experience, and letters of recommendation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,876 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,876 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of William & Mary 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 College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, United States
College of William and Mary is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months