Program Overview
The Applied Social Psychology at University of Groningen is a MSc programme in Psychology taught in English, Dutch 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 Applied Social 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, Dutch
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Social 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 topics in intergroup relations
- Andere cursussen binnen de master SPT
- Applying theories
- Capita selecta in evolutionary psychology
- Controversies in social psychology
- Cross-cultural psychology
- Environmental psychology
- Masterthese
- Mastervakken binnen Psychologie
- Multivariate Models Experimental designs
- Personal, Social and Cultural change
- Repeated measures
- Sociale Psychologie van de gezondheid en ziekte
- Test- and survey construction
- Testing Theories
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission to the Dutch master\'s Psychology programme you have to send a request for admission to the Admissions Board. This request for admission has to be sent in before June 1st, if you want to start with your studies in September.
If you want to start in February, your request for admission has to be sent in by November 15th. In the request for admission you also indicate which direction you want to focus on in the master programme. On the basis of your request for admission the Admissions Board will decide whether you can be admitted to the master programme. If you are admitted, it may be that the Admissions Board decides that you still need to take some additional courses before you can start with the master programme (you will then be admitted provisionally). The additional courses are the courses from the bridging modules.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Groningen 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 Groningen
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
University of Groningen 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 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English, Dutch
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 30