Master of Psychology: Theory and Research
KU Leuven
Key Information
Campus location
Leuven, Belgium
Languages
English, Dutch
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
The Master of Psychology: Theory and Research (MPTR) aims to guide students to become independent researchers in psychological science through:
- thorough training in statistics and research methodology
- the in-depth study of the basic disciplines of psychology, supplemented with a specialization in subdisciplines like neuroscience, perception, cognition and language, emotion, social and cross-cultural psychology, learning psychology, quantitative psychology and so on.
In addition to individual and group-based coursework, students become immersed in ongoing multidisciplinary research at the faculty.
Curriculum
Stage1
- Statistics IV (Basic Statistical Methods for Psychological Data: Linear Models)
- Tomorrow in Psychological Science
- Master's Thesis Part 1: Project
Stage 2
Master's Thesis, Part 2: Research and Reporting
Career Opportunities
Many of our graduates go on to pursue a PhD and academic careers at top universities. The program also provides a solid background for international careers in a variety of other settings, such as: data science; pharmaceutical, food, and medical technology industries; or scientific research and policy functions in research institutes or government agencies. A strong psychological knowledge, combined with thorough background in data science, statistics and research methodology makes for a unique profile in the labour market.