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MSc Psychologie mit dem Schwerpunkt Gehirn und Verhalten (Psychology with a focus on Brain and Behaviour) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's programme on psychological functions such as perception, attention, language processing and emotion, with emphasis on selective, communicative and evaluative aspects of human information processing.

Faculty: Fakultät für Lebenswissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Psychologie  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Basic research on the key neurocognitive models, with a methodological focus on statistics and research methods.

Career pathways

Training focused on research-oriented fields and the ability to work independently scientifically.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in psychology, cognitive science or an equivalent programme meeting the subject-specific requirements, shown by certificate with transcript of records and diploma supplement. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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