Program Overview

Program Overview

The Kandidatuddannelse in Pædagogisk Psykologi (Candidature in Educational Psychology) is a two-year graduate program offered by Aarhus University. The program focuses on the theoretical and analytical aspects of educational psychology, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and address educational problems.

Program Structure

The program consists of four semesters, with the following modules:

• Modul 1: Teoretiske og analytiske perspektiver på pædagogisk psykologiske problemstillinger (Theoretical and Analytical Perspectives on Educational Psychological Problems)
• Modul 2: Pædagogisk psykologiske undersøgelses- og forskningsmetoder (Educational Psychological Research and Investigation Methods)
• Modul 3: Test og udredningsmetoder i pædagogisk psykologisk praksis (Test and Assessment Methods in Educational Psychological Practice)
• Modul 4: Problemanalyse og intervention inden for det pædagogisk psykologiske felt (Problem Analysis and Intervention in the Field of Educational Psychology)
• Modul 5: Valgfag / Praksisprojekt (Elective Course / Practice Project)
• Speciale (Master's Thesis)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Educational Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in Danish (equivalent to Danish A-level)
• Proficiency in English (equivalent to Danish B-level)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Educational institutions
• Research centers
• Government agencies
• Private organizations
• Consulting firms

Specialization in Pædagogisk Psykologisk Rådgivning (PPR)

The program offers a specialization in PPR, which focuses on the preventive and cross-professional collaboration in educational settings. This specialization is designed for students who want to work with guidance, counseling, and development of educational practice in PPR contexts.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Educational psychology
• Learning and development
• Social and emotional development
• Special education
• Educational policy and practice

Tuition Fees

There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA students are required to pay tuition fees, which vary depending on the program and student's country of origin.

Language of Instruction

The program is taught in Danish, but some courses may be taught in English. Students are expected to have a good command of Danish and English.

Campus

The program is offered at the Aarhus University campus in Aarhus, Denmark.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Danish Accreditation Institution.

Duration

The program is a two-year, full-time program.

Start Date

The program starts in August/September each year.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is typically in March/April each year.

Contact

For more information about the program, please contact the Aarhus University admissions office.