MA/MS in Psychology
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands•World Rank #99
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MA/MS in Psychology is a master's degree in Social Sciences & Education programme offered by Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands. The programme runs for 1 year. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,200 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students). The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed June 2026 ·
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Overview
Psychology is the key to understanding and modifying human behaviour and development. Our master covers a very wide range of areas, offers 11 tracks and a lot of room for your individual preferences.
- Applied Cognitive Neuroscience(EN) cognitive brain functions: perception, attention, memory, and learning* Applied Social Psychology (EN) social psychological factors determining human behaviour* Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology (EN) the psychology of violence and crime in offender and victim contexts* Clinical Neuropsychology (EN) and Klinische Neuropsychologie (NL) assessment and treatment of cognitive brain disorders* Environmental Psychology (EN) the human dimension of environmental and energy-related problems, development of effective interventions to address these problems* Klinische Psychologie (NL) theory, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders* Ontwikkelingspsychologie (NL) developmental processes across the life-span* Talent Development and Creativity (EN) talent and creativity in individuals and organisations across achievement domains* Theory and History of Psychology (EN) critical assessment of psychological theories and methods through philosophical and historical research* Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (EN) factors influencing people's emotions and behaviour at work and consequences* DDM Sustainability and Environmental Psych
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Frequently asked questions
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen awards a Master's Degree in the field of Social Sciences & Education on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 1 year.
Tuition for international students is EUR 22,200 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.
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