Program type
Thesis
Psychology (MA)
Primary campus
Loyola (LOY)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall
Program overview
The MA in Psychology is a research-intensive program, and students are normally expected to advance to the PhD program after one or two years of study. Most students pursue training in one of our department's four main areas of research: behavioural neuroscience, clinical and health research, cognitive science and human development and developmental processes. Students choose from one of two program options. The Research Option is suitable for those who wish to pursue careers in research, industry, or academia. The Research and Clinical Training Option also provides professional training in the provision of psychological services, and can lead to careers in research, industry, academia, hospital and health care domains, as well as positions involved in public policy. The Research and Clinical Training Option is fully accredited by the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec, as well as the Canadian Psychological Association. Our department trains the next generation of researchers in world-class laboratories.
Program structure
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Psychology Courses page for course descriptions.
Psychology MA (45 credits)
| 45 | credits chosen from: |
Psychology MA Research Option
| 3 | credits:
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| 3 | credits chosen from one of the following courses:
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| 6 | credits:
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| 3 | credits selected from the following courses in consultation with the thesis supervisor:
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| 30 | credits:
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Psychology MA Research and Clinical Training Option (45 credits)
Students in this option concurrently complete the courses indicated under Clinical Psychology Graduate Diploma . | |
| 3 | credits:
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| 0 | credits chosen from one of the following courses:
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| 3 | credits from one of the following courses:
Note: Special Topics seminars may be taken multiple times provided that the course content has changed. |
| 6 | credits:
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| 3 | credits:
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| 30 | credits:
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Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- Research Option: undergraduate degree in psychology or a closely related discipline.
- Research and Clinical Training Option: honours undergraduate degree in psychology or its equivalent.
- Completion of specific undergraduate courses required by federal and provincial licensing bodies, including an empirically based undergraduate thesis or its equivalent.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
December 1 (all applicants)
WINTER
n/a
SUMMER
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition & funding
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Awards and funding
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
Out-of-province students
Get $9,251 in special funding for thesis master's programs. Learn more
