Master Of Science - Psychological Science - Gender And Women's Studies - (Thesis)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Science in Psychological Science with a specialization in Gender and Women's Studies at Lakehead University, applicants must meet specific academic requirements to be considered for admission. Here are the key points:

• Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement is required.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent is necessary, with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent.
• For applicants from countries with a British-patterned grading system, a minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Applicants holding degrees outside the discipline area may be considered based on relevant courses taken and academic standing.

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 at the same time as they apply for admission to the graduate program of the collaborating academic unit.
• To be accepted into the Collaborative Master's Program, students must first be admitted 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 who have a major or minor in Gender and Women's Studies, have taken relevant undergraduate courses, or have relevant work or volunteer experience in the field.

For any clarification or support regarding these requirements, please feel free to 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:

1. Language Tests:

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• 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 Score: 80 (no component score less than 19) for Internet Based Test (iBT)

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.