Program Overview

Introduction to the Research Master's Programme in Psychology

The Research Master's programme in Psychology prepares students for the profession of psychology researcher in or outside academia. This perspective requires a scientific way of thinking. The research master's programme therefore focuses on instilling that way of thinking, so that graduates are able to deal with constantly changing knowledge in a scientifically sound way, while also making their own contributions to the formation of scientific knowledge.

Programme Details

• Programme type: Research Master
• Study load: 120 EC
• Duration: 2 years
• Language of instruction: English
• Programme format: Full-time, daytime education

Programme Objectives

The research master's programme focuses on imparting the necessary skills in scientific reasoning, research methods, communication, and self-regulation. In addition, graduates have advanced knowledge of the important theories and research findings within their chosen psychology sub-disciplines, and they possess in-depth, specialist knowledge of methods and techniques of psychological research and associated statistics.

Programme Outcomes

After completing the Research Master, graduates will be able to:

1. Evaluate advanced knowledge in two of the subfields of psychology: - Brain & Cognition - Clinical Psychology - Developmental Psychology - Psychological Methods - Social Psychology - Work and Organizational Psychology
2. Apply in-depth and specialist knowledge and skills in research methods, models, techniques, and statistics in psychology to design and conduct research and to analyze, interpret, and evaluate research findings.
3. Independently evaluate scientific knowledge and practice to derive research questions, develop new research ideas, interpret scientific findings, and formulate science-based recommendations.
4. Apply the various steps of the (self-)regulation process effectively in managing research projects, in the regulation of one's own learning process, in the regulation of collaboration, and in acting ethically and with integrity.
5. Communicate and discuss scientific knowledge, reasoning, methods, and data as well as the underlying considerations in a clear and transparent way to foster reproducible science and adapt their communication to the target audience.