Program Overview for MA in Psychology in Canada:
UNB Fredericton’s psychology graduate program can help you get there. Students gain a real-world understanding of psychological issues and conduct clinical research through practicum training at our on-campus Psychological Wellness Centre.
Accredited by The Canadian Psychological Association and adheres to a scientist-practitioner perspective. Research areas:
- Social Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Feminist Psychology
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science
- Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
- Adult Clinical Psychology
- Sexual Health
- Interpersonal Relationships
These are the international student eligibility for the MA in Psychology in Canada
- All applicants must hold an undergraduate honours degree in psychology with a minimum cumulative GPA of A-. A thesis or equivalent research experience is required.
- General and Subject GRE Scores have been waived for Dec. 2020 application due to COVID-19.
- Applicants must submit:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, if available
- 500-word statement describing research interests, research experience and career goals
- Three academic reference letters
- Complete application form
- Applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed:
- International English language testing system (IELTS) = band 7
- Paper-based TOEFL = 600
- Internet-based TOEFL = 213
- TWE = 4.0
- MELAB = 85
- CanTest = band 4.5
- PTE =65
These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in Psychology
- All applicants must hold an undergraduate honours degree in psychology with a minimum cumulative GPA of A-. A thesis or equivalent research experience is required.
- General and Subject GRE Scores have been waived for Dec. 2020 application due to COVID-19.
- Applicants must submit:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, if available
- 500-word statement describing research interests, research experience and career goals
- Three academic reference letters
- Complete application form
- Applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed:
- International English language testing system (IELTS) = band 7
- Paper-based TOEFL = 600
- Internet-based TOEFL = 213
- TWE = 4.0
- MELAB = 85
- CanTest = band 4.5
- PTE =65
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Psychology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Psychology in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 92
- IELTS(academic): 7
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Psychology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$125.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,976.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$14,976.00/year by working (20 hours * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.70/h) + (40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.70/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.70/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Psychology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$65.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,976.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,976.00/year by working (20 hours * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.70/h) + (40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.70/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.70/hour. | |||||||
All students are considered for an Arts Faculty or departmental Graduate Assistantship (part scholarship, part teaching assistantship) which is awarded on a competitive basis (one MA year about $15,000, four PhD years about $19,000). Students are expected to apply for external funding and have been very successful in these competitions. Currently, we have graduate students with funding from SSHRC (Master’s, Doctoral, and CGS), NSERC (CGS), and CIHR (Master’s and CGS).
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