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MSc Psychologie - Kindheit und Jugend (Childhood and Adolescence) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master on psychological research into the development of children and adolescents and supporting young people with mental health problems.

Faculty: Fachbereich 02 - Sozialwissenschaften, Medien und Sport  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Seminars of the focus give an in-depth overview of developmental-psychology research and application perspectives in childhood and adolescence, with courses building on each other.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus) (in all subject semesters). Bachelor's degree in Psychology from a German university or an equivalent degree, and a passed subject-specific aptitude test. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 15 May.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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