Psychology (Aeronautics) - Master of Arts (MA)

PAS Building

Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology (PAS) Building on Waterloo's South Campus, across from Laurel Creek.

Conduct high-impact research in one of the top psychology departments in Canada while tackling challenges facing the future of aviation, aerospace and space with the Master of Arts in Psychology Collaborative Aeronautics program.

This collaborative program is available if you specialize in the research field of cognitive psychology, and you can choose to complete either a thesis or a master’s research paper.

Along with developing expertise in cognitive psychology, you’ll complete aeronautical training with Collaborative Aeronautics Program students from other fields, strengthening your interdisciplinary skills to apply your research towards impactful solutions.

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

 

Research areas and degree options

  • Cognitive Psychology

Program overview

Department/School: Psychology
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months
Registration option(s): Full-time
Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper

Application deadlines

  • December 1 (for admission in September of the following year)*

*NOTE: all relevant documents pertaining to your application must be uploaded by December 1.  See the Department of Psychology - Application procedures page for detailed information.

Key contacts

Emily O'Connor
emily.oconnor@uwaterloo.ca

Admission limitations

Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.

Aliya

Shame is closely related to attachment insecurity and to fears of receiving compassion. My PhD research will extend this work by examining the role of shame in the development and maintenance of obsessions and compulsions.

Aliya McNeil, Clinical Psychology - MA

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • Normally an Honours Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Psychology with at least a 80% overall standing, in the last two years, or equivalent.
  • Completion of the Department of Psychology Application.
  • Candidates may submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic scores), though this is not a requirement.
  • Candidates with an Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent preparation may be admitted to a Master's program or directly to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree

Application materials

  • Personal statement (Letter)
  • Supplementary information form (SIF)
    • The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
    • If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
  • Transcript(s)
  • References
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
    • TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).

Tuition and fees