Program Overview
The Cognitive Psychology and Psychophysiology at University of Groningen is a Master 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 Cognitive Psychology and Psychophysiology 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 Cognitive Psychology and Psychophysiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced experimental skills
- Building experiments and measuring performance
- Cognitive psychology
- Master thesis
- Memory and learning
- Multivariate models
- Psychophysiology and its applications
- Repeated measures
- Selected topics Brain and behaviour
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to start the master in Psychology programme you have to be formally admitted to the programme.You can be admitted to the master programme twice a year: per the first of September and per the first of February.All students with a bachelor Psychology from a non-Dutch university have to follow this procedure:Applicants require a Bachelor\'s degree in Psychology or an equivalent competence in terms of:
- Knowledge of disciplinary subjects in psychology and their applications,
- Good skills in designing psychological research and reporting it,
- Solid knowledge of methods of data collection and statistical analysis,
- An analytical and critical attitude enabling you to assess scientific information,
- Motivation to acquire knowledge and skills at a postgraduate level
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