Program Overview
The Psychology - Brain and Cognition in Society at University of Amsterdam is a MSc programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology - Brain and Cognition in Society programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology - Brain and Cognition in Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Applied Experimental Skills in Brain and Cognition\', \'Brain and Mind in Business and Society\', \'Real World Case Studies in Brain and Cognition\', "Master\'s Internship Brain and Cognition in Society", "Master\'s Thesis Brain and Cognition in Society", \'Advanced Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience\', \'Connectionistic Models\', \'Psycho-endocrinologie en Psycho-immunologie\', \'Psychofarmacologie\', \'Advanced Topics: Models of Visual Perception\', \'NeuroImaging: Bold MRI\', \'NeuroImaging: EEG\', \'NeuroImaging: Pattern Analysis\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for this master track:
- you should have a UvA Psychology Bachelor in Brain and Cognition or Clinical Neuropsychology or an equivalent degree in a relevant field (if you are an international applicant, please refer to information below). If you obtained this degree within four years (or if you are an international applicant: in 133% of the nominal study duration), you are welcome to apply.
- If your study duration exceeded four years, but your grade average is 7 on the Dutch scale of 1-10 (or comparable, if you are an international applicant), and you had less than 7 resits, you are welcome to apply;
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months