MSc in Social Psychology

University of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
MSc in Social Psychology
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Social psychology is a broad field that includes the study of individuals’ cognitions, feelings, and behaviours in self-reflection and interaction with others
  • The Program 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 behaviour
  • Students are expected to seek a PhD once they complete an MSc and, in general, to work in a topic area that is compatible with the expertise of at least one faculty member
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees414342 INR
Hostel & Meals495178 INR
Transportation14031 INR
Grad Student Society11952 INR
UVic Athletics15070 INR
GSS Dental Plan13049 INR
GSS Extended Health21768 INR
Application Fees9007 INR
Total580055 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must have a 1st class (60%; 7/10) bachelor's degree in psychology (minimum four years) or Master's degree
  • Students with upper second or first class average (e.g., 3.5 on a 4-point scale or a minimum B+) in their recent academic work, with a specialization in psychology are preferred
  • Applicants should have taken at least one course in applied statistics and courses in the following major areas of psychology:
    • Biological Bases of Behaviour (e.g., Biological Psychological, Physiological Psychology, Neuropsychology)
    • Cognitive Bases of Behaviour (e.g., Learning, Memory, Cognition)
    • Social Bases of Behaviour (e.g., Social Psychology, Special Topics Courses in Social Psychology)
ExamsTOEFL: 90
No score below 20 in each section
IELTS: 6.5
No score of less than 6.0 on each individual component
GRE: Accepted
Psychology subject test scores are not required
Additional info

• Official copies of statements of marks for all years & a degree certificate • Prospective Graduate Student Information Form •Letter of intent (1 – 2) • Two academic or professional references

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