Master of Arts in Psychology
at American University, Washington D.C.

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College of Arts & Sciences

Master of Arts in Psychology
at
AU
Overview

AU`s College of Arts & Sciences offers Master of Arts in Psychology Degree program. The 18 months course of Master of Arts in Psychology is offered by the AU. To pursue Degree Master of Arts in Psychology fees for international students is USD 36243.0. The AU Master of Arts in Psychology requirement for international students are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹31.39 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Private
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Master of Arts in Psychology
at
AU
Highlights

This 33-credit program provides rigorous graduate training in psychology and psychological research while providing students with the flexibility to pursue their academic interests. University offers three different tracks of specialization: general psychology, experimental/biological psychology, personality/social psychology, and general psychology
The MA in Psychology will prepare students for a career in specialized research and applied fields within psychology or to enter a clinical, experimental, or neuroscience doctoral program. University provides rigorous training through a combination of coursework and lab work to ensure that students receive relevant and effective pre-doctoral training as well as advanced education in psychology and psychological research methods
The general psychology track provides a balance of coursework in experimental/biological and personality/social psychology, together with training in psychological research and statistics. This is the most flexible program, offering thesis and non-thesis options as well as the most elective courses
In the experimental/biological and personality/social psychology tracks, students will delve deeper into their chosen area of specialization while still receiving a solid foundation in general psychology, research, and statistics. Students will apply what they've learned to their master's thesis, in which they will complete an original research project in their chosen area of interest

Master of Arts in Psychology
at
AU
Rankings

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#601	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2024
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Master of Arts in Psychology
at
AU
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
All applications require transcripts from degree-seeking college institutions. A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) earned at an accredited college or university is required. AU standards ask for a minimum 3.0 GPA for undergraduate work

International transcripts will need to be evaluated and show equivalency of the US 4-year degree
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TOEFL

Marks - 100/120
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PTE

Marks - 68/90
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IELTS

Marks - 7/9
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Master of Arts in Psychology
at
AU
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

A successful statement will illustrate a candidate's goals, highlight their research interests, and explain how their experience is relevant to the academic research conducted by faculty in their program of interest. Please try to limit the statement of purpose to 500-1,000 words (250-500 for certificate applications)

LOR

2 Letters of Recommendation
Recommenders will evaluate a candidate based on academic performance, motivation for program of study, intellectual capacity and/or research and writing ability

ESSAYS

All applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay on the applicant's commitment to pursuing study in the program (For Master of Arts in Game Design)

The resume should list a candidate's relevant work experience, internships, research, awards, and/or publications, as well as educational history
A curriculum vitae (CV) is also accepted

Step two

Additional documents required

All applications require transcripts from degree-seeking college institutions. A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) earned at an accredited college or university is required
International transcripts will need to be evaluated and show the equivalency of the US 4-year degree. Please include a WES evaluation with the transcript
English language proficiency score evidence
GRE scores (If required)
Portfolio (If required)

Step three

Start your online application

https://programs.online.american.edu/about-us/apply-online

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 55 = INR 4.76 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card

American University offers the American Payment Plan (APP) to students in the fall and spring terms as an alternative to paying your bill in full at the start of each term
The plan splits your Fall or Spring semester balance into convenient monthly payments, with no interest charged

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 1st Mar

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Master of Arts in Psychology
at
AU
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 31,39,369

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 1,99,399
Transportation	INR 1,26,292
Sports Center Fee	INR 11,261
Grad Activity Fee	INR 5,197
Student Technology Fee	INR 20,789
Metro U-Pass	INR 23,561
Mandatory Fees	INR 37,247
Books/Supplies	INR 1,42,923
Personal Expenses	INR 1,31,836
Total approximate fees	INR 6,98,505