Program Overview

Master's Program in Psychology

The Master's program in Psychology at the University of Basel is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of psychology, building on the knowledge and skills acquired during the Bachelor's program. The program offers three specializations:

• Pers霵lichkeits- und Entwicklungspsychologie (Personality and Developmental Psychology)
• Klinische Psychologie und Neurowissenschaften (Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience)
• Sozial-, Wirtschafts- und Entscheidungspsychologie (Social, Economic, and Decision Psychology)

Each specialization has a comparable structure, including modules on theory, methods, practice, master's thesis and project, as well as a two-month professional or research internship, and the attendance of internal and external elective courses. The specializations differ in the design and implementation of the modules, as well as the master's thesis and examination, which are described in detail for each specialization.

Program Structure

The Master's program in Psychology comprises 120 credit points, which corresponds to a standard study period of two years. The degree awarded is a Master of Science in Psychology, which is a professionally qualifying degree that enables graduates to pursue postgraduate education and training programs, as well as doctoral studies.

Specializations

The three specializations offered in the Master's program in Psychology are:

Personality and Developmental Psychology

This specialization focuses on the study of personality and developmental psychology, including the development of personality across the lifespan, and the factors that influence personality development.

Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience

This specialization focuses on the study of clinical psychology and neuroscience, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders, and the neural mechanisms underlying psychological processes.

Social, Economic, and Decision Psychology

This specialization focuses on the study of social, economic, and decision psychology, including the psychological factors that influence social behavior, economic decision-making, and decision-making processes.

Master's Thesis and Project

The master's thesis and project are integral components of the Master's program in Psychology. Students are required to conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member, and to write a master's thesis that demonstrates their ability to design, conduct, and report on a research study.

Internship and Elective Courses

The program includes a two-month professional or research internship, which provides students with practical experience in a psychological setting. Students are also required to attend internal and external elective courses, which provide them with the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in areas of interest to them.

Graduation and Career Prospects

The Master's program in Psychology at the University of Basel is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of psychology, and to prepare them for a career in psychology or a related field. Graduates of the program are qualified to pursue postgraduate education and training programs, as well as doctoral studies, and are well-prepared for careers in research, practice, or policy.