Program Overview
The Psychology: Theory and Research at University of Leuven is a Master 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: Theory and Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology: Theory and Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
- P0T84A Experimental Psychology, Part 2 (taught in Dutch )
- E05Y8A Introduction to Psychology, Medical and Health Psychology (taught in Dutch )
- P0T34A Educational Research Methods
- P0L58B Introduction to Psychology (taught in Dutch )
- P0R72A Advanced Topics in Memory and Language
- P0Q17A Psychology of Individual Judgment and Decision Making
- P0P75A Topics in Psychonomic Science
- P0P65A Child and Adolescent Cognitive and Psychosocial Development: Theory and Practice (taught in Dutch )
- P0M02A Experimental Psychology, Part 2 (taught in Dutch )
- P0M13A Basic Courses: Integrated Tutorial Exercises, Part 2 (taught in Dutch )
- P0M12A Basic Courses: Integrated Tutorial Exercises, Part 1 (taught in Dutch )
- H02B2A Cognitive Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A proof of English proficiency is requested from all candidates. Only official TOEFL- or IELTS-test results are accepted. The minimal TOEFL score is 100 (internet based test), 250 (computer based test), or 600 (paper based test); minimal IELTS (academic) score: 7-7,5.\xc2\xa0
For students who hold a prior degree awarded by an English-speaking university from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA, the certified diploma and transcripts suffice, provided they confirm that the entire university study was completed in English. Absolutely no other diplomas will be accepted as evidence even if the applicant has followed an exclusively English-taught programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven 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 Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months