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Master of Developmental Psychology and Education
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology and Education at the University of Toronto, offered through Applied Psychology and Human Development, covering developmental psychology and human development applied to children in educational settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop the ability to investigate research questions in Developmental Psychology and Education
- evaluate evidence critically
- communicate findings
- and contribute independent scholarly analysis. These outcomes are inferred from the research degree type.
Career outcomes
- academic careers
- research-based careers
Curriculum
- Doctoral study in Developmental Psychology and Education: advanced graduate seminars and independent research leading to a thesis written under faculty supervision
- with work centred on developmental psychology and human development applied to children in educational settings.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Appropriate bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a mid-B final-year average
- Many graduate units set higher minimums
- some ask for GRE scores or a supervisor match. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
- Cambridge 185
- Duolingo is not among the tests listed.
Accepted academic background
Appropriate bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, Some units require GRE and a supervisor match (thesis programs)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- Cambridge Speaking 4.0
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,161 - $110,963 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $135 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Applied Psychology and Human Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $31,161 - $110,963 CAD per year. The application fee is $135 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, Cambridge Speaking 4.0, IELTS 7.