Master Of Arts - Clinical Psychology - Gender And Women's Studies - (Thesis)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Gender and Women's Studies, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

• Graduates must hold a recognized university degree, college, or institute qualification.
• Applicants should demonstrate evidence of scholarly achievement.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required, with at least a second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent.

For international students, particularly those from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system, the following points are crucial:

• Overall standings are typically reported instead of an average. The CGPA can be determined based on annual or overall standings as shown on the transcript or degree certificate.
• A minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
• The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.
• Applicants must include a copy of their institution's grading scale when submitting transcripts.
• Those holding degrees outside the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as all candidates must be recommended for admission by the academic unit. All applicants will receive written notification of their admission status from the Office of Graduate Studies.

In addition to the general admission requirements, the following program-specific requirements apply:

• Students must apply for acceptance to the Collaborative Program with Specialization in Gender and Women's Studies concurrently with their application to the graduate program of the collaborating academic unit.
• To be accepted into the Collaborative Master's Program, students must first gain admission to the master's program in one of the six participating academic units: Education, English, Psychology, Social Justice, Social Work, or Sociology.
• Preference will be given to students with a major or minor in Gender and Women's Studies, those who have taken relevant undergraduate courses, or those with work or volunteer experience related to Gender and Women's Studies.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university and will be required to present proof of English language proficiency. Lakehead University may consider the following as proof of English language proficiency:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 120 (no individual sub-score less than 115)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Overall Score: 80 (no component score less than 19)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.