Psychology - Master of Arts (MA)

This program is best suited to you if your goal is to continue your studies in psychology at the PhD level, which is expected of those who are accepted to the MA program.

Choose between five research fields in which to specialize including clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, or social psychology. Then, you'll complete either a thesis or a master’s research paper.

The department is known for producing award-winning scholars and being at the forefront of psychological research. You’ll gain access to advanced research groups and labs, where you can pursue your studies in an intellectually stimulating, flexible, and friendly environment.

• Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the department of Psychology graduate students.