University Of Victoria - [UVic], Victoria, British & Columbia - Courses & Fees

Victoria, British & Columbia

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MSc in Social Psychology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-years program by the Department of Psychology.
The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
Social psychology is a broad field that includes the study of individuals' cognitions, feelings, and behaviors in self-reflection and interaction with others.
The department's program in social psychology includes faculty who conduct research at a broad range of levels of analysis (i.e., individual, interpersonal, intragroup, intergroup, and societal levels), giving students the opportunity to master multiple perspectives on human behavior.
Students will become scientist-practitioner who uses research and evidence-based evaluations and treatments.
Students will learn practical job skills, like how to work in a cooperative research environment.
The MSc program consists of a minimum of 18 units.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For September Intake	Dec 1, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	CA$6279	CA$6279
Other Fees	CA$1230	CA$1230
Total Fees	CA$7509	CA$7509

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	CA$13323

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have an undergraduate degree in psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
A grade point average of 6.0/9.0 (B or equivalent) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
Applicants should have taken at least one course in applied statistics and courses in major areas of psychology such as learning, cognition, physiological/neuropsychology, and social/personality/abnormal psychology.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete a Bachelor’s (4 years) degree in psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Applicants should have taken at least one course in applied statistics and courses in major areas of psychology such as learning, cognition, physiological/neuropsychology, and social/personality/abnormal psychology.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

6.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Letter of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Human Resource Specialist
Political Strategist
Public Relations Specialist
Social Services Representative
Technology Designer
Marketing Director or Manager
Researcher

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Victoria University Future Leaders Scholarship	Variable	Yes	N/A
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	CA$1000	Yes	N/A
Paul Foundation scholarships	CA$20174	Yes	N/A
Gyandhan Scholarship	CA$1222	No	Aug 31, 2023