Overview

Graduates in Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology) program at Saint Mary's University will have evidence-based knowledge of the relationship between psychology and the law in the Canadian justice system, including understanding criminal behaviour and managing offenders.

Key Features

Graduates with this education and training in forensic psychology can contribute to the work of the justice system, public service, and to teaching and research in the academy.

Programme Structure

Graduates will have a solid understanding of quantitative research methods that can be applied in:

basic forensic psychology research,

program evaluation,

the theory and psychometric properties of commonly used forensic measures, and

the development of forensic instruments.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Forensic Psychology

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MSc in Applied Psychology follows the general admission requirements and procedures of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research as outlined in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

In addition, admission to the program requires an honours degree in Psychology or its equivalent [the equivalent of sixty (60) credit hours in Psychology including an independent research project).

Applicants must submit a completed online application form, official transcripts, 3 recommendation forms, and the Graduate Record Exam scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research by December 15th.

Tuition Fee

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International

14596 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14596 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

6591 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6591 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology).

Available Scholarships

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