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Master of Arts Psychology at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Psychology at the School of Psychology is offered as a research-intensive MA with major research paper, preparing students for PhD study or research careers, and as a course-based MA with co-op work experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 terms minimum full-time residence (research paper option)  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory courses include PSY 4130 History and Systems of Psychology, PSY 5023 Master's Level Research Practicum and advanced statistics courses (PSY 5120 Univariate Data Analysis, PSY 5121 Multivariate Data Analysis), plus a major research paper for the research option.

Career pathways

PhD studies and research careers in government, industry and community organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. MA with Research Paper The normal minimum requirement for admission is the Honours Bachelor in Psychology, or its equivalent, including an Honour's thesis or an equivalent individual research project. In addition, course requirements include a course in History and Systems of Psychology (or its equivalent), and two courses in statistical analysis (or their equivalents). If these course requirements are not met at the time of admission, the candidates will be required to complete them within the first year of graduate studi

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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