Master of Arts in Educational Psychology

Canada

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What will I learn?

Through studies of theories, allied empirical research, methods of inquiry and professional practice, the program provides a foundation of knowledge across fundamental areas of educational psychology.

Program Requirements

This program consists of courses and a thesis for a minimum of 33 units.

Program Length

Students are expected to complete the program requirements within nine terms.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education

Study options

Full Time (Within nine terms)

Tuition fees
CAN $2,107.43 per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15 January 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby Campus,

8888 University Drive West,

BURNABY,

British Columbia (BC),

V5A 1S6, Canada

Full Time (Within nine terms)

Tuition fees
CAN $2,107.43 per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15 January 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Vancouver Campus

Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street,

Vancouver,

British Columbia,

V6B 5K3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution

A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses. Any graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.

Submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.

English Language Requirements:

Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category

Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5

IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section

CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section

Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200

Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Simon Fraser University

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