Master in Psychology – Evaluation and Assessment
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Master programme provides key qualifications specific to the assessment field. Students are trained to become high-quality experts in the areas of psychometrics, statistics and measurement methods.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities The Master of Science in Psychology: Evaluation and Assessment prepares students for various employment opportunities in HR departments, assessment centres, initial and continuing training programmes, academic and occupational guidance, accreditation of priorexperiential learning, medical and rehabilitation sector, public employment services and research institutes. Students can also continue their studies on PhD level. More info Download the flyer Objectives The programme is structured in modules which enable students to: – deepen their knowledge on psychological constructs and their relation to evaluation and assessment– use measurement models: classic test theory, item response theory, model for behavioural data analysis– design and implement measurement tools such tests, questionnaires, TAO, observation – work with statistical tools including MRI-software, cluster analysis, structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear models – get a understanding of the different professional fields of evaluation and assessment such as education, human resources, training centres and the work place Learning outcomes At the end of the programme, students have – gained theoretical and methodological knowledge necessary to devise scientific assessment studies– learnt to develop, select and apply assessment tools, – acquired statistical and methodological knowledge and expertise required to process and interpret data– developed the skills to establish presentations, reports, assessments and evaluations for various target groups – acquired the expertise to implement and apply assessment tools in cognitive assessment, academic learning, professional skills, personality dimensions or in any other area where psychometric measurement models and multivariate analysis methods are used. Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme The curriculum covers a full-time, two-year programme (120 ECTS) with the last semester dedicated to the completion of a Master thesis. Students must complete a mandatory 10-week internship during semester 3. Classes are taught in French or English. Students need to demonstrate language competencies in both languages. Admissions Academic Contents Semestre 1 Semestre 1 Semestre 2 Semestre 3 Semestre 4 Course offer for Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Réunion d'information de la rentrée académique – 1ères années ECTS credits: 0 Course code: MAPEA-68 Course title: Réunion d'information de la rentrée académique – 1ères années Number of ECTS: 0 Course code: MAPEA-68 Module(s): Réunions administratives Language: FR Mandatory: No Cognition ECTS credits: 4 Course code: MAPEA-1 Course title: Cognition Number of ECTS: 4 Course code: MAPEA-1 Module(s): Contents Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Le cours donne une introduction à des concepts majeurs de la cognition, comme l’intelligence et la mémoire de travail. Différentes méthodes d’investigations (p.ex. études comportementales, études de neuro-imagerie) ainsi que différentes approches théoriques (p.ex. approche structurale, approche fonctionnaliste, approche neuropsychologique) sont décrites et discutées. Les contenus du cours sont transmis à l’aide de présentations de type cours magistral, de discussions d’articles scientifiques et d’un travail à domicile.Selected BibliographySternberg, R. J. (2014). Advances in the psychology of human intelligence. Psychology Press. Les étudiants seront capables de décrire, comprendre et analyser les approches scientifiques récentes de la cognition. Ils auront une vue globale et critique concernant l’étude de certaines fonctions cognitives majeurs tels que l’intelligence. Examen écrit et travail Classical Test Theory ECTS credits: 3 Course code: MAPEA-4 Course title: Classical Test Theory Number of ECTS: 3 Course code: MAPEA-4 Module(s): Measurement Models Language: FR Mandatory: Yes Le c
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS Duration: 2 years / 4 sem Teaching languages: FR + EN Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 15 Jul 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4) Format: Full-time programme (Part-time student status allowed) Specific information for this programme Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in the field of psychology, education or cognitive sciences. A basic knowledge in statistical methods is required to follow the classes. C1 certificate in French and English More information on proof of language skills Selection procedure & criteria Selection is based on the applicant’s documents and a personal interview. Contact For general questions regarding applications, eligibility, course requirements, diploma, language, scholarship etc. Please visit: FAQ Admissions procedure Share thisshare share email
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 15 Jul 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4) Fo
- Start Date September
- Language English / French
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
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