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MSc Psychology at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

The Georg Elias Müller Institute traditionally represents a natural science-oriented psychology, with a special emphasis on research methods, cognitive psychology and a biological orientation. The Institute offers a consecutive, research-oriented general Master's programme in psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The Master's programme typically follows a Bachelor's degree in psychology. In the compulsory area, there is extensive teaching of basic methodological knowledge (specialised studies).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Restricted (application to the Faculty). A proof of measles protection is required for enrollment. The form must be completed by your primary care physician. If necessary, please use the time between your application and enrollment to get vaccinated or to refresh your vaccination status. The short period of time for acceptance after admission is usually not sufficient for this. For inquiries, please contact the Psychology study office [email protected]. Previous studies: B.A. degree or quivalent At least 150 ECTS at the time of application. Eligibility: proof of achievements in Psychology amounting to at least 90 credits, including: at least 2 credits in history of psychology/theory of science and. at least 10 credits in Quantitative Methods/Statistics and. at least 5 credits in research-oriented practical training and. at least 8 credits in Psychological Diagnostics and. at least 10 credits in General Psychology and. at least 5 credits in each of the following basic areas: Biological Psychology, Differential Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology and.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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