Program Overview

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Introduction to the Master's Program in Psychology

The University of Groningen offers a comprehensive Master's program in Psychology, designed to provide students with a deep understanding of human behavior and development. The program covers a wide range of areas, including cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, clinical psychology, and environmental psychology.

Program Structure

The Master's program in Psychology is a full-time program that can be completed in 12 months (60 EC). The program consists of two foundation courses, a skills course, a methodology course, and two elective courses. The master thesis involves 10 or 20 EC, and the internship involves 20 or 10 EC. The program is taught in English, and the language of instruction is English.

Tracks

The program offers 11 tracks, each with its own unique focus and curriculum. The tracks include:

• Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (EN)
• Applied Social Psychology (EN)
• Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology (EN)
• Clinical Neuropsychology (EN) and Klinische Neuropsychologie (NL)
• Environmental Psychology (EN)
• Klinische Psychologie (NL)
• Ontwikkelingspsychologie (NL)
• Talent Development and Creativity (EN)
• Theory and History of Psychology (EN)
• Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (EN)
• DDM Sustainability and Environmental Psychology (EN)

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Master's program in Psychology include:

• A previous education in a relevant field
• A language test (depending on the language of the track)
• Other admission requirements (such as a selection procedure)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Master's program in Psychology are:

• EU/EEA: € 2601 (year 1), € 2695 (year 2)
• non-EU/EEA: € 21400 (year 1), € 22200 (year 2)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master's program in Psychology can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Career advisor
• Forensic psychologist
• Health care psychologist
• Cognitive ergonomist
• Crisis manager
• Market researcher
• Neuropsychologist
• Public information officer
• Policy researcher
• Sport psychologist
• Traffic psychologist
• Marketing consultant
• Communications consultant
• Vocational and organizational expert

Research

The University of Groningen has a strong research focus, with a variety of research programs and projects available to students. The research areas include:

• Dynamics of the Healthy Brain
• Automaticity and addiction
• Interaction between individual, group and society

Study Abroad

The University of Groningen offers opportunities for students to study abroad, with partnerships with universities around the world.

Study Associations

The University of Groningen has a study association for Psychology students, called VIP. VIP organizes study-related and social activities, and provides support for students.

Study Support

The University of Groningen offers a range of study support services, including study advisors, academic support, and career counseling.

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