Program Overview
The Psychology at Augusta University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 30 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: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 731 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 215 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Augusta, 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
- ["Students will have a fundamental command of the discipline\'s empirical content and major theoretical perspectives.", \'Students will be able to distinguish empirical and scientific methods of inquiry from other sources of information.\', \'Students will be able to design, conduct and analyze the results of psychological research.\', \'Students will be able to effectively communicate psychological information in written and oral form.\', \'Students will have practical knowledge regarding behavior and mental processes which can be used for self improvement.\', \'Students will be able to demonstrate how psychological knowledge can be used to address health, interpersonal, and social issues.\', \'Students will have the foundation to assume a psychologically related career and/or continue with more advanced education in the discipline.\', \'Students will be able to apply codes of professional and ethical conduct to a variety of professional situations\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Applicant should have completed requirements for the bachelor\'s degree in a regionally accredited college/university. Successful applicants for regular graduate status will, at a minimum, have satisfactorily completed undergraduate courses in general psychology, research methods, and quantitative methods. It is also recommended that the undergraduate preparation include tests and measurements together with "core" courses, such as abnormal psychology, learning, biological psychology, social psychology, and history and systems of psychology.
- A minimum grade point average equivalent to 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- A formal application and non-refundable $50.00 application fee. Complete the application taking care that all questions are answered. Incomplete applications will delay your admission.
- A completed Grade Point Average (GPA) Form indicating GPA in psychology courses and last two years of undergraduate education. An excel spreadsheet has been included to help with these calculations. Please note that there are 3 worksheets in the excel file - an example, a Psychology GPA form, and a Last Two Years GPA form. Please attach hard copies of the each of the completed spreadsheets (Psychology GPA and Last Two Years GPA) to the Grade Point Average Form.
- An official transcript from EACH regionally accredited school and/or university attended regardless of whether the referenced coursework was transferred and appears on a subsequent transcript. All the transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing agency.
- Have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within the past five years. We do not require a specific score on the GRE. Please note that successful applicants usually have a combined quantitative and verbal score of at least 290 and an analytical score of 4. Click on this link for additional information about the GRE. http://www.ets.org/gre
- Three letters of recommendation from former teachers or non-related persons who have direct knowledge of your potential to succeed in and benefit from a graduate program. At least 2 must be academic references. References will be contacted with information you provided in your application. No references will be contacted until you have submitted your application.
- A 750 word statement which expresses the basis of your interest in enrolling in psychology at Augusta University. Give attention to your immediate academic goals and to your future professional goals. Your statement will be evaluated for its overall organization, clarity, and grammar. The ability to write well is a prerequisite to adequate academic performance at the graduate level.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 731 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 215 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 731 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 215 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Augusta 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 Augusta University
Augusta University
Augusta, United States
Augusta 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 30 months