Program Overview
The Psychology: Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience at TU Dresden is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences taught in English, German over 24 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 natural sciences. 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: Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 221 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dresden, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology: Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- CAN1: Cognitive Neuroscience (CP: 12)
- CAN2: Psychobiology (CP: 9)
- CAN3: Lifespan Developmental Neuroscience (CP: 9)
- CAN4: Neurobiology of Individual Differences (CP: 9)
- CAN5: Cognitive Neuroscience Methods (CP: 9)
- CAN6: Advanced Statistical Methods (CP: 6)
- CAN7: Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (CP: 9)
- CAN-I: CAN Internship (CP: 12)
- E1: Mental disorders / Interventions (CP: 6)
- E2: Basic competences KPP (CP: 9)
- E1: Occupational Health Psychology (CP: 6)
- E2: Human Factors (CP: 9)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The admission requirements of the master study program are:
- A university degree (recognized Germany) in the field of psychology with a minimum duration of 6 semesters or a comparable university degree.
- Sufficient written/spoken English and German language (level B2 of the European framework of reference for languages) if English/German is not the native language of the applicant.
- Evidence of sufficient qualification for the CAN.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 221 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 221 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact TU Dresden 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 TU Dresden
TU Dresden
Dresden, Germany
TU Dresden, also as the Dresden University of Technology, is a public research university in Dresden, Germany. It is the largest institute of higher education in the city of Dresden, the largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-10-10
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months