
What drives people's beliefs and actions—and how can you influence real change? Discover the psychology behind today's most pressing societal challenges.
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| Semesters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| Advanced Research methods in social and organizational psychology (methods) (5 EC) | ||||
| Political Psychology (foundation course) (5 EC) | ||||
| Repeated Measures (methods course) (5 EC) | ||||
| Internship (team or individual) (10 EC) | ||||
| Master's thesis (research project) (20 EC) | ||||
| Culture and Diversity (foundation course) (5 EC) | ||||
| Designing Interventions (skills course) (5 EC) | ||||
| Cooperation and Communication (foundation course) (5 EC) | ||||
| Personal and societal change (skills course) (5 EC) | ||||
| Psychological testing in practice: from design to informed decisions (method course) (5 EC) | ||||
| 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 |
For all information, including above mentioned topics, please carefully inspect the pages on Application, Admission and Selection.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| 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 .
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
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Both the master's programme and the research group focus on understanding and influencing social behaviour through theoretically informed and applied research on conflict, communication, diversity, and societal challenges.