MSc in Psychology
University of Groningen
Key Information
Campus location
Groningen, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,314 / per year *
Application deadline
01 May 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* EU/EEA students: €2,314 | non-EU/EEA students: €17,800
Introduction
Psychology is the key to understanding and modifying human behavior and development. Our master covers a very wide range of areas, offers 10 tracks and a lot of room for your individual preferences.
- Applied Social Psychology (EN) social psychological factors determining human behavior
- Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology (EN) the psychology of violence and crime in offender and victim contexts
- Clinical Neuropsychology (EN) and Klinische Neuropsychology (NL) assessment and treatment of cognitive brain disorders
- Clinical Psychology (EN) and Klinische Psychologie (NL): theory, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders
- Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (EN) cognitive brain functions: perception, attention, memory, and learning
- Environmental Psychology (EN) the human dimension of environmental and energy-related problems, development of effective interventions to address these problems
- Ontwikkelingspsychologie (NL) developmental processes across the life-span
- Theory and History of Psychology (EN) relations of psychology with other parts of science and society
- Talent Development and Creativity (EN) talent and creativity in individuals and organizations across achievement domains
- Work, Organisation and Personnel Psychology (EN): factors influencing people's emotions and behavior at work and consequences
Why study this program in Groningen?
- the Psychology department in Groningen is ranked #38 in the world according to World University Rankings 2019.
- we offer an internationally oriented program with a strong emphasis on the integration of research results within education.
Curriculum
In order to graduate in your chosen track of the Master in Psychology, you are to take two foundation courses from that track (i.e. courses on the central topics of the track), the skills course of the track, one of the methodology courses, and two elective courses. These elective courses may be other courses in the track, but can also be courses from other Psychology master's tracks.
All courses are valued at 5 EC. The master's thesis, including a possible internship, is valued at 30 EC. The thesis is a report about a scientific study that you have carried out. If an internship has been done, a report is to be written about this as well.
On the track's pages, you will find an overview of the specific courses for that track and a link to the master's course catalog with courses for all tracks.
Study abroad
- Study abroad is optional
Admissions
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Career Opportunities
Job prospects
Psychologists often find work in mental healthcare institutions. They can intermediate between research and clinical practice. They can be advisers or consultants. You may also find them in companies and organizations, where they assess and select new personnel, or train employers. It is also possible to do research at a university or a private research institute.
Job examples
- Forensic psychologist
- Health care psychologist
- Public information officer
- Career advisor
- Neuropsychologist
- Market researcher
- Crisis manager
- Vocational and organizational expert
- Communications consultant
- Marketing consultant
- Cognitive ergonomist
- Traffic psychologist
- Sport psychologist
- Policy researcher