Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in Psychology in South Africa

Master of Arts in Psychology program provides advanced training in the field of psychology, equipping students with a deep understanding of human behavior, mental processes and psychological theories. This program typically covers various subfields such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology and research methods. Graduates of this program possess the knowledge and skills needed to assess, diagnose and treat psychological disorders, as well as to conduct research and apply psychological principles in various settings.

Career opportunities for Master of Arts in Psychology graduates:
1. Clinical Psychologist
2. Counseling Psychologist
3. Research Psychologist
4. Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
5. School Psychologist
6. Forensic Psychologist
7. Health Psychologist
8. Rehabilitation Counselor
9. Human Resources Manager
10. Marketing Research Analyst

Institutions Offering Master of Arts in Psychology

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  Masters by Coursework and Research Report:
  - A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
  
  Masters by Dissertation:
  - A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
  - A supervisor from the Faculty of Humanities must be identified and approached prior to application.
  
  
  Course Duration:
  - 1 year (Full time)
  - 2 years (Part time)
•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  (a) A candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor Honours Degree in a relevant subject or
  recommendation after the interview in courses where 60% is not achieved.
  
  Course Duration:
  (a) A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  • An Honours degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification acceptable to Senate for admission to the programme.
  • Applications must be accompanied by a brief, preliminary research proposal.
  
  Course Duration: 1 year
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant honours degree
  A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% for the honours degree
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
•  Rhodes University, Grahamstown  
  

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