Program Overview

The Master's track in Cultural Psychology at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a unique program that focuses on the perspective of "human functioning in context." It is a cross-disciplinary discipline that aims to understand thinking, feeling, and acting in light of a community's shared meanings and practices.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

The central premise of Cultural Psychology is that "culture and psyche make each other up." The program goals are to evaluate psychological theories, models, and research findings in the field of (cross) cultural psychology, evaluate complex (cross) cultural psychological issues in practice, develop scientifically informed solutions and interventions, and derive hypotheses or research questions from scientific literature or theory.

Program Details

• Program type: Master
• Study load: 60 EC
• Duration: 1 year
• Language of instruction: English
• Program format: Full-time, daytime education

Learning Aims

The learning aims for this Master's track are:

1. The student can evaluate psychological theories, models, and research findings in the field of (cross) cultural psychology.
2. The student can evaluate complex (cross) cultural psychological issues in practice using psychological theories and models.
3. The student can develop scientifically informed solutions and interventions for complex (cross) cultural psychological issues in practice.
4. The student is able to derive hypotheses (predictions) or research questions (problems) from scientific literature or theory.

Unique Features

What makes the UvA master's track in Cultural Psychology unique is its focus on Cultural Psychology and its balance between state-of-the-art theory and hands-on skills. Throughout the program, students are offered the possibility to acquire state-of-the-art theoretical and empirical knowledge in Cultural Psychology and related fields, as well as practice hands-on skills to apply this understanding in diverse fields.

University of Amsterdam

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Overview:

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a renowned research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is one of Europe's leading universities, boasting over 40,000 students, 6,000 staff members, and 3,000 PhD candidates. The UvA is a hub for academic research and education, known for its commitment to connecting scientific research with societal challenges.

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Academic Programs:

The UvA offers a wide range of academic programs, including:

Bachelor's:

Over 20 English-taught programs are available.

Master's:

Over 150 English-taught programs are offered.

For Professionals:

Short-term and long-term programs for those seeking to continue their education alongside their careers.

Summer School:

The UvA Summer School provides a variety of courses for international students.

Open Programs:

The UvA offers open programs for those interested in exploring specific topics.

Exchange:

The UvA participates in various exchange programs, allowing students to study abroad.

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Other:

The UvA is known for its strong research focus, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, social sciences, and natural sciences. The university also has a strong commitment to internationalization, with a diverse student body and faculty.