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Tuition USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Winston-Salem, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Psychology at Wake Forest 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Winston-Salem, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Design and Analysis I
  2. Human Cognition
  3. Seminar in Social Psychology
  4. Directed Thesis Research
  5. Research Design and Analysis II
  6. Seminar in Developmental Psychology
  7. Seminar in Personality Research
  8. Directed Thesis Research
  9. Biological Research
  10. Thesis Research
  11. Current Topics in Psychology: Self-Regulation I: Social, Personality, and Developmental*
  12. Current Topics in Psychology: Self-Regulation II: Emotion, Cognition, and Neuroscience*
  13. Thesis Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A completed online application
  • Application Fee of $75.00
  • Scan of official transcript(s) \xc2\x96 submitted with the application
  • Official GRE scores
  • Official TOEFL scores (if required)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose (Goal Statement)
  • Resume

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 37,520 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest University

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, United States

Wake Forest 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
  • Start Date 2018-08-13
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months