A master’s degree in psychology is a graduate-level degree that generally involves two to three years of study after you complete your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree. … An M.A. degree may indicate a stronger liberal arts focus, while an M.S. usually means there’s a stronger concentration on research and the sciences.
Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Art Psychology in Ghana are:
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GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
A good first degree (at least a second class lower division) in a relevant field of study at the University of Ghana or any recognized University. A minimum of two to three years working experience is required from all applicants desiring to pursue programmes at the University of Ghana Business School.
For more details in respect of Admission requirements, applicants are advised to contact the various Departments/Schools/Institutes/Centres for additional information on the various programmes.
For purposes of assessing an applicant’s eligibility, he/she may be required to take an entrance examination and/or interview at the Department/Institute/School/Centre.
For programmes marked with asterisks (*), all applicants are admitted into the MA/MSc programme at the first instance. Students who obtain an average of B+ or better MAY progress to the MPhil programme upon recommendation by the Head of Department in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee of his/her Department.
Admission to any of the of PhD programmes will require a relevant masters’ degree. It will also be limited to candidates whose academic and scholastic records show a potential for successful completion of doctoral degree programme.
All PhD programmes in the University are now fee-paying and the durations are:
i. Full-Time – Four (4) years
ii. Part-Time – Six (6) years
What jobs can you get with a Master of Arts in psychology?
Human resource manager.
Market researcher.
Project coordinator/manager.
Family services worker.
Instructor at a community college.
Social service manager.
Which is better MA psychology or MSc psychology?
An MSc degree is likely to be more focused on research and the sciences, while an MA may be more focused on the arts and humanities aspects of psychology.