Program Overview
The Psychology at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a MSc 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Urbana, 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
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Clinical/Community
- Cognitive
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental
- General
- Quantitative
- Social-Personality
- Industrial-Organizational
- Visual Cognition and Human Performance
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 2.75 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).
Applying to the graduate program in psychology at the University of Illinois requires that you submit:
- University Graduate Application Form\xc2\xa0including personal statement, CV, and application fee
- \xc2\xa0Unofficial Transcripts (will be uploaded while completing the application) - Official transcripts may be requested later in the review process
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (Submitted electronically through your application)
- \xc2\xa0Graduate Record Examination Test Scores (Subject test recommended but not required)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English