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    Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education

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    Vancouver, CAMAIn-person42 months
    CA$35,431.44
    Tuition
    over 42mo
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    13
    Cohort
    students
    54
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is a 54-credit, 42-month, in-person MA program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$35,431.

    About the program

    Accredited program allowing focus on Community and Agency Counselling, Counselling in Higher Education, or School Counselling. Covers counselling theory, skills, and research with a required thesis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min minimum score of 500 in each of the three sections
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 overall (reading 22, writing 22, speaking 22, listening 22)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall (reading 6.0, writing 6.0, speaking 6.0, listening 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$18,505.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is CA$35,431 across 54 required credits.
    Is Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia is structured around 42 months and 54 credits.
    What GPA is required for Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ range (76-79%)
    How competitive is Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia?
    Counselling PsychologyMaster of ArtsFaculty of Education at University of British Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.