MSc Psychology
Leiden University
Key Information
Campus location
Leiden, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
The master’s program in Psychology in Leiden focuses both on an in-depth study of psychological theory as well as on the acquisition of professional and research skills. Students develop their knowledge of psychology as a science and its application in order to effectively address relevant issues.
Reasons to choose Psychology at Leiden University
- The Psychology program in Leiden offers a wide range of areas to specialize in.
- The specialization in the program can focus on mental health care or on the application of psychological knowledge in professional settings.
- The program offers 5 specializations that all prepare students for a post-master education in Mental Health Care psychology (gz-opleiding) and a subsequent career in this field as a licensed therapist.
- Research and education are very closely tied at Leiden University. In each area within psychology, research units exist that investigate psychological phenomena on which the teaching is based.
- The main objective of the master's program in Psychology is to equip students with both research and methodological skills as well as professional skills which make graduates attractive candidates for a multitude of employers
Curriculum
Specializations
- Applied Cognitive Psychology (MSc)
- Child and Adolescent Psychology (MSc)
- Clinical Neuropsychology (MSc)
- Clinical Psychology (MSc)
- Economic and Consumer Psychology (MSc)
- Health and Medical Psychology (MSc)
- Methodology and Statistics in Psychology (MSc)
- Occupational Health Psychology (MSc)
- School Psychology (MSc)
- Social and Organisational Psychology (MSc)
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Career Opportunities
The work field of psychology students is very broad. The different specializations prepare students for a career in a wide variety of fields. Students end up working in research, health care, commercial settings, organizations, and the government. The following list, although not exhaustive, presents some examples of real-life career opportunities:
- Policy-maker and policy advisers, e.g., various governmental organizations, education, police departments
- Security adviser, e.g., government, financial institutions
- Medical and judicial decision-making experts, e.g. hospitals, insurance companies, forensic and penitentiary institutions
- Clinical psychologist for people with various mental health problems
- (Applied) Researchers in a wide array of fields
- Medical adviser within a pharmaceutical company
- Neuropsychologist conducting assessments and providing therapy in a hospital, rehabilitation center, or nursing home
- Marketing Professional
- Communications adviser or PR specialist for a business or non-profit organization
- HR manager for a multinational company
- Entrepreneur