The Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) aims to produce graduates who will become leaders in the field of psychological service.
It is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and research insights as well as practical skills to interested individuals who have the pre-requisite qualifications to train as specialists in the field of Educational Psychology or Counselling Psychology. The program provides specialist training as an Educational Psychologist or a Counselling Psychologist. It also provides graduates with training towards becoming a Registered Psychologist in Singapore.
STRUCTURE
The programme has a twin-track structure, one offering a specialisation in Educational Psychology and the other in Counselling Psychology.
Awards at the National Institute of Education are structured in terms of Academic Units (AU). The Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) comprises 42 AU. With effect from Jan 2016, the 42 AU include 4 core courses, 1 prescribed elective, 3 elective courses, two practical attachments, and either:
Expected January 2024
College of Science
60 Nanyang Drive,
SBS-01s-45,
637551, Singapore
You must have a good undergraduate degree, preferably with honors, from a reputable university. Preference will be given to those with a first degree in psychology, at least two years of relevant work experience and who are able to pursue the programme full time.
TOEFL: Minimum score of 580 (for paper and pencil examination) or 92 (for internet-based); IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
