Program Overview
The Developmental Psychology at Maastricht University 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 Developmental 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 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Developmental Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Infancy
- Perception, Attention and Motor Development
- Measuring Attention and Executive Functions in Behavioural Paradigms
- EEG and ERP
- Development of Cognition and Language
- Social Emotional Development
- Psychological Test
- Academic Skills & Research proposal
- Research Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The admission requirements for the masters programme Psychology depend on your qualifications. Prior education, knowledge of statistics and grade point average play an important role in the admission decision.Equivalent bachelor\'s degree
In order to determine if a Bachelors degree is equivalent to a Dutch University Bachelors degree the Board of Admissions makes use of Nuffic diploma recognition. Nuffic issues recommendations on the value of higher or secondary education diplomas obtained outside the Netherlands. Where possible, the foreign diploma is compared to a Dutch diploma. As well as evaluating the diploma, Nuffic is also able to determine whether a study programme or an educational institution is officially recognised.
Language requirements English
This master is taught in English. You must therefore have a thorough active and passive command of English.
No additional evidence of sufficient command of the English language is required if you meet any of the following criteria:
- you are a native English speaker
- you have completed an English-taught bachelor or master at a University in the EEA
- you have completed a bachelor\'s programme at a university in the Netherlands
- you obtained your secondary school diploma and/or bachelor\'s degree in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa
- you obtained an International Baccalaureate Diploma or European Baccalaureate Diploma (taught in English)
If you do not meet any of these criteria, you have to provide evidence of sufficient command of the English language by either an IELTS, a TOEFL or a Cambridge test. You have to prepare and register for these tests yourself.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Maastricht University 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 Maastricht University
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Maastricht University(abbreviated asUM;Dutch:Universiteit Maastricht) is apublicresearch universityinMaastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 1976, it is the second youngest of the fourteenDutch universities.
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
