Dr. Kristin Laurin

Professor

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Biography

Kristin Laurin is a Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Psychology. She completed her PhD at the University of Waterloo in 2012. Prior to her current position at UBC, she has also been a faculty member at McGill University and Stanford Graduate School of Business. Dr. Laurin's research focuses on how individuals’ goals and motivations interact with their beliefs and ideologies, specifically in the contexts of politics, religion, and perceptions of fairness in the world. Her work delves into questions surrounding motivation for supporting democratic principles and the implications of social standing on individual outcomes. She has authored numerous publications in top-tier journals, contributing valuable insights into social psychology and the intersections of ideology and behavior.

Research Interests

Social Psychology Motivation Beliefs and Ideologies Political Behavior

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Research and teaching in Psychology, focusing on social perception and motivation.

Awards

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Killam Faculty Research Prize

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Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology SAGE Young Scholars Award

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Association for Psychological Science Janet Taylor Spence Award

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Association for Psychological Science Rising Star Award

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CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.