Master of Arts [M.A] (Psychology)
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 2 Years
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification English
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake January/ May/ September
- Minimum GPA 4.5
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| INR 8,551 | INR 754,281 |
Program Description
- Master of Arts in Psychology at York University is offered as a 2-year teaching program.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The graduate program in Psychology is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada.
- The program has seven different areas of specialization:
- Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science
- Developmental Science
- History and Theory
- Quantitative Methods
- Social and Personality
- Clinical
- Clinical-Developmental.
- The program boasts more than 90 faculty studying an impressively diverse range of topics.
- Some students and professors are associated with specialized cross-disciplinary research units such as the renowned Centre for Vision Research, the LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research, and the Centre for Aging Research and Education.
- University is also the only Canadian university with CPA-accredited clinical programs in both Clinical (adult) and Clinical-Developmental, as well as a Clinical Neuropsychology stream.
- In addition, the university offers several diploma programs that allow students to customize their experience even further, making them highly attractive to future employers such as Neuroscience, Health Psychology, and Statistics.
- Graduate students are also given the opportunity to engage in pedagogy through teaching assistantships (TAships).
- The funding package the university offer graduate students is one of the best in Canada, and the students are highly successful in obtaining prestigious scholarships.
- The faculty members also have many collaborative research partnerships with organizations ranging from local hospitals to NASA, and the clinical programs have extensive connections with practicum sites.
- The average salary goes up to 54,000 USD.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
- A GPA of at least 3.33 (B+ grade) out of 4.33 in the last two years of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree from an accredited institution.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Two letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and references should submit along with the application system.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
