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The Master’s degree trains professionals to translate developmental
theory and research into effective practices that support the positive
adjustment of young people. Students learn to understand typical and
atypical development, assess psychological functioning, and design
interventions tailored to the specific needs of children and adolescents
across diverse contexts. The programme is crucial in light of
contemporary complex global challenges demanding specialized,
interdisciplinary skills that are based on cutting-edge research,
innovative methodologies, and culturally sensitive approaches.
Want to find out more? Meet your future professors and current internationals students at our Open Weeks webinar: register here .
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s degree trains professionals to translate developmental
theory and research into effective practices that support the positive
adjustment of young people. Students learn to understand typical and
atypical development, assess psychological functioning, and design
interventions tailored to the specific needs of children and adolescents
across diverse contexts. The programme is crucial in light of
contemporary complex global challenges demanding specialized,
interdisciplinary skills that are based on cutting-edge research,
innovative methodologies, and culturally sensitive approaches.
Want to find out more? Meet your future professors and current internationals students at our Open Weeks webinar: register here .
Admission Requirements
65+
80+
6+
Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
A minimum three-year undergraduate degree in Psychology with proven knowledge of child and adolescent psychology
Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
Please verify country-based specific entry title and GPA requirements at the following link.
Call for applications
- For non-EU students residing outside Italy please check the relevant “Call for admission ( TBD )
- For EU students or equated or non-EU students residing in Italy, please check the relevant “Call for admission ( TBD )
ONLY for the selection reserved to non-EU students residing outside Italy a specific CV format and a specific motivational letter format are required for application ( TBD ).
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
You
can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not
the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies
of the original.
You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.
If
you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other
documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your
previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at
application stage.
Language requirements: English B2 Level (CEFR) or equivalent
07 Mar 2026
2 Years
Oct
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s degree trains professionals to translate developmental theory and research into effective practices that support the positive adjustment of young people. Students learn to understand typical and atypical development, assess psychological functioning, and design interventions tailored to the specific needs of children and adolescents across diverse contexts. The programme is crucial in light of contemporary complex global challenges demanding specialized, interdisciplinary skills that are based on cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and culturally sensitive approaches.
Want to find out more? Meet your future professors and current internationals students at our Open Weeks webinar: register here .
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s degree trains professionals to translate developmental theory and research into effective practices that support the positive adjustment of young people. Students learn to understand typical and atypical development, assess psychological functioning, and design interventions tailored to the specific needs of children and adolescents across diverse contexts. The programme is crucial in light of contemporary complex global challenges demanding specialized, interdisciplinary skills that are based on cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and culturally sensitive approaches.
Want to find out more? Meet your future professors and current internationals students at our Open Weeks webinar: register here .
Admission Requirements
Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
Please verify country-based specific entry title and GPA requirements at the following link.
Call for applications
- For non-EU students residing outside Italy please check the relevant “Call for admission ( TBD )
- For EU students or equated or non-EU students residing in Italy, please check the relevant “Call for admission ( TBD )
ONLY for the selection reserved to non-EU students residing outside Italy a specific CV format and a specific motivational letter format are required for application ( TBD ).
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.
If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.
Language requirements: English B2 Level (CEFR) or equivalent
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