Program Overview
The Psychology at Villanova University is a MSc 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, 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
- Seminar
- Stat & Experimental Des
- Biopsychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Thesis Direction I
- Thesis Direction II
- Animal Learning & Cognition
- Perception
- Psychopathology
- Approaches to Psychotherapy
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Testing
- History & Systems
- Personality: Empirical Res
- Psychologic Measurement
- Psychopharmacology
- Social Psychology
- Special Topics
- Individual Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- OPTIONAL:\nGraduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination\n(GRE) \n
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- Non-refundable\n$65 application fee \n
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- TOEFL\nExam (International applicants only) \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 770 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Villanova 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 Villanova University
Villanova University
Villanova, United States
Villanova 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 2018-01-16
- Language English
- Duration 24 months