Program Overview
The Psychology - Cultural Psychology 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 - Cultural Psychology 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 - Cultural Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Advanced Cultural Psychology\', \'Applying research methods\', \'Applied Cultural Psychology\', \'Psychology of Intercultural Contact and Acculturation\', "Master\'s Internship Cultural Psychology", "Master\'s Thesis Cultural Psychology"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The ideal candidate for the master\xc2\x92s programme should possess knowledge with regards to:
- the most significant differences between correlational and experimental research
- the principal statistical techniques for analysis of empirical data (e.g., correlation; regression; testing for averages; testing for interaction effects; basic analysis of repeated measurements)
- the principal properties of tests (e.g., reliability and validity, classic and modern test theory, factor analysis)
- frequently used experimental designs (e.g., multiple-factor designs,\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0n=1 designs)
- effects that can distort results (e.g., experimenter-expectancy effects, demand characteristics, threats to validity such as regression toward the mean)
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