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Developmental Psychology and Education (MA)

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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University of Toronto offers Developmental Psychology and Education (MA), a master's degree in Psychology programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Psychology
Duration: 3 semesters

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Developmental Psychology and Education is a Master of Arts program offered through the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. The program examines developmental psychology and its applications in educational contexts, combining foundation coursework in human development and research methodology with electives spanning cognitive, social, and emotional development, cognition and instruction, special education, and developmental neuroscience. A thesis supervisor is identified before admission, reflecting the program's research-oriented, thesis-based structure. Full-time students typically complete the degree over three sessions, about one year, following a Fall-Winter-Summer registration sequence. The program is based on the University of Toronto's St. George campus, with admission each September. It suits applicants with a strong undergraduate background in psychology or education seeking a research-focused graduate degree bridging developmental science and educational practice.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need an appropriate bachelor's degree with a minimum admission average equivalent to a University of Toronto A-minus or better, for both domestic and international applicants. No standardized admission tests are required or recommended.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Developmental Psychology and Education (MA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Psychology on completion of this programme.

How long does Developmental Psychology and Education (MA) take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

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