Master of Arts in Psychology 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Carleton University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The field of psychology is dedicated to the scientific study of thoughts, feelings and actions from multiple perspectives (e.g. social, developmental, biological, etc.). Carleton’s Master of Arts (MA) program allows students to gain essential tools to conduct empirical research to study mind and behaviour. Our MA program is strongly research-oriented and provides students with an exciting blend of coursework, hands-on research experience, and community practica. Faculty members supervise students in a range of psychological disciplines including cognitive, developmental, health, forensic, and personality/social.

We also offer a collaborative Specialization in Climate Change and Data Science and a Concentration in Mental Health and Well-Being.

Capital Advantage

Being situated in Ottawa, our students are exposed to unique research opportunities and can access Carleton’s many connections to agencies in the nation’s capital. This training lends itself to work in many different government departments and agencies such as the RCMP, Statistics Canada, Department of National Defence as well as private consulting firms.

Research Highlights

  • The development of language and literacy skills
  • The development of shyness, social withdrawal and social anxiety in childhood
  • The development of new models of female criminal behaviour
  • Individual difference factors associated with health, coping with medical problems, and seeking treatment for them
  • The relationships among personality, social behaviour, happiness, and environmental sustainability

Research Areas

  • Cognitive
  • Developmental
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health
  • Personality and Social

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The field of psychology is dedicated to the scientific study of thoughts, feelings and actions from multiple perspectives (e.g. social, developmental, biological, etc.). Carleton’s Master of Arts (MA) program allows students to gain essential tools to conduct empirical research to study mind and behaviour. Our MA program is strongly research-oriented and provides students with an exciting blend of coursework, hands-on research experience, and community practica. Faculty members supervise students in a range of psychological disciplines including cognitive, developmental, health, forensic, and personality/social.

We also offer a collaborative Specialization in Climate Change and Data Science and a Concentration in Mental Health and Well-Being.

Capital Advantage

Being situated in Ottawa, our students are exposed to unique research opportunities and can access Carleton’s many connections to agencies in the nation’s capital. This training lends itself to work in many different government departments and agencies such as the RCMP, Statistics Canada, Department of National Defence as well as private consulting firms.

Research Highlights

  • The development of language and literacy skills
  • The development of shyness, social withdrawal and social anxiety in childhood
  • The development of new models of female criminal behaviour
  • Individual difference factors associated with health, coping with medical problems, and seeking treatment for them
  • The relationships among personality, social behaviour, happiness, and environmental sustainability

Research Areas

  • Cognitive
  • Developmental
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health
  • Personality and Social

Admission Requirements

60+
125+
86+
28+
6.5+
3.7+

2 Years

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