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Master of Psychological Science in Social, Personality, and Affective Science
San Francisco State University
- San Francisco, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Arts in Psychological Science (Social, Personality, and Affective Science) at San Francisco State University is a two-year research master's degree in social, personality and affective science.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Psychological Science in Social
- Personality
- and Affective Science. Apply knowledge in areas including about 34 units completed in two years: core courses in social psychology
- survey. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Research
- teaching
- applications of social psychology
- doctoral study
Curriculum
- About 34 units completed in two years: core courses in social psychology
- survey research
- research methods
- ANOVA and multiple regression
- a research colloquium
- supervised research and a 3-unit thesis (PSY 898).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA in the degree or last 60 semester units
- English proficiency and programme-specific materials; programmes may set higher requirements.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent; good standing; programme-specific materials (statement, recommendations, writing sample, test scores)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 59
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,838 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science & Engineering |
| Department | Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $21,838 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $34,776 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 59, IELTS Academic 6.5.