Overview

Learn why and how people think and act the way they do and help them improve their daily lives, with this Psychology program at Laurentian University. Prepare for a career in schools, mental health, or other applied settings, or pursue PhD level studies. Gain hands-on experience with 400 hours in a supervised field placement.

Learn to diagnose and treat mental health as well as use techniques to prevent mental illness and enhance well-being. Observe behavioural patterns that make up normal and abnormal behaviours and how they affect people socially, mentally, and physically.

Limitless research opportunities placements in applied settings and a diverse range of research interests, including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, neuroscience, physiological psychology, and social psychology.

Career

Behavior therapist, research analyst, counsellor (addictions, employment, corrections), interviewer, environmental planner, computer consultant, recruitment coordinator, psychometrist, teaching, speech pathology, personnel administrator.
Settings: associations for persons with disabilities, school boards, correctional centres, industries such as Hydro and INCO, mental health centres, social service agencies, chronic psychiatric patients, prison settings, drug addiction, and hospitals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Master's Applied Practicum
Applied Multivariate Statistics
Psychodiagnosis and Assessment of Children
Counselling and Behavioural Interventions for Children and Their Families
Psychodiagnosis and Assessment in Adults
Ethical and Professional Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology View 62 other Masters in Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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88

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA or B.Sc. in psychology, with an academic standing of B+ (75%) or better, or a successfully completed qualifying year in psychology.

Those with an academic background other than psychology will have their qualifications examined and may be required to complete additional course work or a qualifying year.

Academic references, a personal statement of interests, a vulnerable sector criminal background check at your local police department, and identification of potential research supervisors are required.

The general regulations of the School of graduate studies will apply unless otherwise stated.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15532 CAD / year

≈ 15532 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

5722 CAD / year

≈ 5722 CAD / year

Additional Details

per trimester

Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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Funding

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