Psychology (research) (MSc)

Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

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24 monthsProgramme duration

22,300 EURTuition Fee/year

Feb, SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Psychology (research) is a two-year programme that is focused on acquiring research skills in a particular field of psychology.

This programme provides students with a rigorous training in the methodological and practical skills necessary to carry out scientific research on human behaviour. Students gain hands-on experience with how psychological theory can contribute to the analysis and solution of practical problems and how the application of existing theory guides further theoretical development. Students can specialise in the psychological subdiscipline of their choice, but are also trained in a broad multidiscipinary research approach.

Students who wish to expand their expertise in the domain of Brain and Cognition can choose from a wide range of elective courses offered within and outside the Institute of Psychology.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Psychology (research) is a two-year programme that is focused on acquiring research skills in a particular field of psychology.

Students who wish to expand their expertise in the domain of Brain and Cognition can choose from a wide range of elective courses offered within and outside the Institute of Psychology.

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

TOEFL

90+

To be eligible for one of Leiden University’s master's programmes, you must meet the following admission requirements: Academic, Language and Programme-specific. For Academic requirements: You’ll need a BA or BSc degree (or equivalent and preferably associated to the field of study) to be admitted to any of Leiden University’s master’s programmes. For Language requirements: Admission to most master’s programmes requires students to be proficient in English. For Programme-specific requirements: The specific academic and professional entry requirements for each master’s programme are listed in each programme's website - please check with each programme's site to learn more about the programme-specific requirements.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

2,694 EUR

International

Starts from

22,300 EUR

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