Master in Psychology – Psychological Intervention
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The programme provides Bachelor graduates with a broad-based training programme and the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills in the fields of psychological intervention.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities Master in Psychological Intervention students have good career prospects, especially in the fields of clinical psychology, health psychology, educational psychology, and other fields of intervention as well as in research. Students who obtain a very good degree may apply for doctoral studies and enroll in the Faculty’s Doctoral School or attend the Master’s programme in Psychotherapy. More info Download the flyer Objectives The Master in Psychology: Psychological Intervention prepares students for a career in psychological intervention and research. The Master programme deepens and broadens the knowledge acquired during a Bachelor degree programme and teaches students to think critically about current psychological issues.The main educational objectives are the acquisition of:– professional knowledge (content and methodological knowledge, including research methodology) – professional skills (skills in assessment and intervention as well as practical research knowledge) The programme is geared to different areas of application of psychological intervention: – clinical psychology– health psychology– other areas of applied psychology including (among others) media psychology, cultural psychology and school psychology. Learning outcomes At the end of the programme, students are able to: – demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the historical origins and developments of psychological intervention– demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different approaches of psychological interventions– critically compare and contrast differences between intervention approaches – demonstrate a critical knowledge of the key debates in scientific psychology– communicate effectively by oral and written methods, ideas and analytical arguments 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). Classes are taught in English and German. Students complete a research-based 3-month internship and a research project as part of their Master thesis. Flyer (EN) Flyer (DE) Admissions Academic Contents Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Course offer for Master in Psychology – Psychological Intervention, Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Advanced research methods (Vertiefung in Forschungsmethoden) ECTS credits: 3 Course code: MAPI-39 Course title: Advanced research methods (Vertiefung in Forschungsmethoden) Number of ECTS: 3 Course code: MAPI-39 Module(s): Modul: Research methods Language: DE, EN Mandatory: Yes The course provides the student basic knowledge necessary to develop and conduct a scientific research project. The course follows the steps of empirical studies and imparts knowledge and competencies for informed decisions on key questions arising in the planning of a research project. After passing the course, students will be able (a) to critically read scientific texts to develop new research questions based on previous studies in a given field, (b) to name and to define the main theoretical constructs involved in a research question at hand and to generate a theoretical working model, (c) to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different study designs and measurement approaches and to decide on the most appropriate approach for answering the research question, (d) to decide which types of data analysis are suitable for a given data structure, (e) to interpret the results of data analyses in the light of the research question, and (f) to identify strengths and limitations of their chosen research design. To foster learning and autonomous decision making, decisions on each planning step are made within the working groups under the guidance of the lecturers. Current psychological research is predominantly based on empirical data, and development of knowledge i
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: DE + 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 psychology. As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve an overall grade of at least 16 out of 20 (Germany: 2,0; The Netherlands: 8 out of 10). B2 (CEFR) certificate in English and German Please note that both languages are mandatory More information on proof of language skills In addition to the documents required for enrolment at the University of Luxembourg, students must submit the following document: A motivation letter addressing the following two questions:1. Why have you chosen the Master in Psychology: Psychological Intervention?2. Which course(s) are you particularly interested in, and why? Each question must be answered in a maximum of 350 words, with one question answered in German and the other in English. Selection procedure & criteria Selection will be based on the application documents. If necessary, a personal interview will be conducted. Applications must demonstrate proven knowledge of research methodology and strong motivation to study in an applied field. 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 / German
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
