Program Overview
The Psychology (research MSc) at University of Amsterdam is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 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 Psychology (research MSc) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology (research MSc) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Specialized courses in at least two fields of psychology
- Courses on research methods and statistics
- Writing and Presenting Skills
- Programming Skills
- Research Internship
- Research Thesis
- Advanced courses (36 EC)
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Methodology and Statistics
- Brain and Cognition
- Social Psychology
- Work and Organizational Psychology
- Methods and Statistics Courses (18 EC)
- Writing and Presenting Skills (6 EC)
- Programming Skills (6 EC)
- Research projects (54 EC)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Grade average: A-/B+/3.5 (American system)\n2.1 HONS (an upper second class honours degree in the British system)\nB (ECTS stystem), or\n7.5 (Dutch system)\nWe\'re aiming at the top 10% students.
\nGrade list
\nLanguage test: -International English Language Testing System (IELTS)\nStudents are required to have a score of at least 7 on the academic module, with a minimum score of 6.0 for the separate components of the test.\n-Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).\nStudents are required to have a score of at least 100 (internet based test), with a minimum score of 20 for the separate components of the test.\n-Cambridge International Examination.\nStudents are required to have a minimum score \'A\' for the Certificate in Advanced Eng\xc3\x83\xc2\x82\xc3\x82\xc2\xadlish (CAE) or \'B\' for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).
\nPrevious education: Applicants should have at least a bachelor\'s degree in Psychology (equivalent to at least three years of Dutch academic training) or an equivalent degree in a similar field.\nThe minimum entry level for the Research Master\'s programme in Psychology is three years of Dutch university education. Students with a bachelor\'s degree in other disciplines than Psychology can apply for admission to the research master\'s programme, but they should have at least general knowledge of Psychology and its sub disciplines, as well as knowledge of statistics and methodology.\nApplicants should also have experience with the topic of specialization in the master\'s programme.\nExperience with setting up, conducting and reporting experimental research is neces\xc3\x82\xc2\xadsary.\nMethodological knowledge and statistical knowledge is necessary. The book that reflects the level of statistical knowledge that is needed is: Statistics: the art and science of learning from data" by Agresti & Franklin (2012).
\nWritten request: BSc in Psychology or a closely related field
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: B1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam 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 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months