How can psychology contribute to solving conflicts between groups, understanding the role of diversity , culture and communication in social relations, analyzing political processes, or influencing social behaviour?
In our master's programme, we highlight which social psychological factors determine human behaviour, and how these factors can be influenced. Based on social psychological theories, we outline how such factors can be studied, and how knowledge derived from research can be implemented in an applied context. Social psychological research can deliver insights on how to solve societal problems.
We examine issues like:Students have to select at least two out of the three foundation courses. Further, students have to select one of the two skills courses, and at least one of the methods courses. Students also have to take two electives (10 EC). In addition to courses, the master's programme includes a research project (master thesis ASP: 20 EC). Every student also does an internship (10 EC), either as part of a team internship or in an individual format.
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CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
Advanced Research methods in social and organizational psychology (methods course) (5 EC) | ||||
Political Psychology (foundation course) (5 EC) | ||||
Repeated Measures (methods course) (5 EC, optional) | ||||
Master's Thesis Applied Social Psychology (20 EC) | ||||
Culture and Diversity (foundation course) (5 EC) | ||||
Designing Interventions (skills course) (5 EC, optional) | ||||
Cooperation and Communication (foundation course) (5 EC) | ||||
Personal and Societal Change (skills course) (5 EC, optional) | ||||
Test construction (method course) (5 EC, optional) | ||||
Team Internship Applied Social Psychology (10 EC) |
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
Your previous education and chosen master track determine the application procedure and whether you are eligible for admission to the master or a possible premaster. Check https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie to find the admission requirements that apply to you. |
language test |
Depending on your background and language of the track of your choice, you will have to submit proof of your proficiency in either Dutch or English. For more information see https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie |
For all information, including above mentioned topics, please carefully inspect the pages on Application, Admission and Selection.
Please note: In 2024 this tracks only starts in September.
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
Specific requirements | More information |
---|---|
previous education |
Your previous education and chosen master track determine the application procedure and whether you are eligible for admission to the master or a possible premaster. Check https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie to find the admission requirements that apply to you. |
language test |
Depending on your background and language of the track of your choice, you will have to submit proof of your proficiency in either Dutch or English. For more information see https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie |
The information can be found on the page about Application, Admission and Selection .
Please note: In 2024 this tracks only starts in September.
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
---|---|---|
Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
What do you do as an ASP psychologist?
Social psychologists have insight into the causes of large-scale
social problems, understanding of "normal" human behaviour and of
"normal" problems, they can be widely used in different application
fields.
What makes you as an ASP suitable for so many functions?
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For a general overview of research of the Psychology department have a look at Mindwise . This is a blog platform of the Department of Psychology of the University of Groningen (located in the Netherlands). Staff and students write in a personal capacity about psychological research and education in Groningen, and express their opinions on current affairs based on their expertise.