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    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology

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    Berkeley, USMAIn-person2 years
    $63,390.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    2.4%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    20
    Cohort
    students
    20
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley is a 20-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $63,390.

    About the program

    Optional degree en route to the PhD requiring 20 units of upper division and graduate courses including specific psychology courses and statistics sequence plus a thesis based on a significant research project.

    Focus: research
    US News #1 (graduate)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Complete the TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 90.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Complete the IELTS exam with a minimum score of 7.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT

    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley is $63,390 across 20 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years and 20 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley reports an acceptance rate of approximately 2.4%.
    How large is the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley cohort?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology at University of California-Berkeley typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.