Social Science — Psychology

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The second semester the students can choose between courses in Developmental and Personality Psychology or Social Psychology. The courses increase the students' understanding and knowledge of Psychology through deepening their comprehension of theories and current research. The third semester the students can choose between courses in Cognition and Neuro Psychology or Work- and Organisational Psychology. The courses increase the students' understanding and knowledge of Psychology through deepening their comprehension of theories and current research . Semester two or three can be replaced with elective Courses.

During the fourth and last semester students complete the programme by writing a thesis, which provides the students with the opportunity to demonstrate and enhance their understanding of theories and empirical research methods. Note that the programme is not leading to a licence as a Clinical Psychologist. When applying for this programme, you must submit a Statement of Purpose in your application package

Programme modules/courses * Theory and Practice of Science in Psychology (15)
* Advanced Scientific Methods in Psychology (15)
* Developmental and Personality Psychology I(15) or Social Psychology I (15)
* Developmental and PersonalitynPsychology II (15) or Social Psychology II (15), Cognition and Neuropsychology I (15) or Work and Organisational
* Psychology I (15)
* Cognition and Neuropsychology II (15 ) or Work and Organisational Psychology II (15).

Admission requirementsA Bachelor?s degree with a major in Psychology including at least 15 credits of psychological research methods and statistics. English 6/English Course B.Selection criteriaBased on grades on courses including thesis in psychology, if applicable, and statement of purpose. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

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