Overview

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme Social Psychology of Transformation (SPOT) from International Psychoanalytic University Berlin (IPU Berlin) offers you the chance to explore Europe’s diverse cultures and societies, from Lisbon to the Balkans, alongside a cohort of top students from around the world. Our programme is built on open communication, inclusivity, and a supportive community. You will engage in unique opportunities such as a self-organised summer school, participation in SPOT conferences, and involvement in quality control through the Student Advisory Board.

Throughout the programme, you will work alongside students from across the globe and faculty from International Psychoanalytic IPU Berlin (Germany), ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal), University of Padua (Italy), Tallinn University (Estonia), University of Niš (Serbia), University of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republika Srpska), and University of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina: Federation). This diverse environment will enrich your learning, expand your professional network, and foster a deeper appreciation of Europe’s educational landscape.

The programme covers three key areas:

Transformative Leadership: Focus on changing work relationships from an organisational and psychosocial perspective.

Conflict and Cooperation: Learn psychodynamic approaches to understanding and navigating the unconscious dynamics of conflict.

Environment and Sustainability: Explore social psychology theories and methods for fostering socially and environmentally sustainable relationships.

In your final semester, you will choose an internship location and write your master’s thesis under the guidance of a professor from our consortium.

Internships in Bosnia-Herzegovina or Serbia are guaranteed, but you may choose any location that suits your goals.

SPOT offers you the unique opportunity to become a pioneer of social change.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transformative Leadership

Conflict and Cooperation

Environment and Sustainability

Advanced Research Methods

Cultural Diversity in Organizational Psychology

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

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The application portal will be open until 31 March 2026 for applicants seeking SPOT scholarships and until 30 June 2026 for non-scholarship applicants.

Language

English

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95

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7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany
Lisbon, Portugal
Padua, Italy
Tallinn, Estonia
Niš, Serbia
Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology Social Psychology View 38 other Masters in Psychology in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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7

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General requirements

You must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology, recognised by the EU as a 1st or 2nd cycle degree, with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits. At least 100 of these ECTS must be specifically in psychology. A strong command of English is required, with a C1 level in both written and spoken English, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14400 EUR / year

≈ 14400 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

9600 EUR / year

≈ 9600 EUR / year

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

A maximum of 20 scholarships of 1.400 euro per month for up to 24 months (the full duration of the programme) are available for outstanding students worldwide (from EU and non-EU countries, whether associated with the programme or not). To apply, select the appropriate box when applying through UniAssist. Please note that previous recipients of an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are not eligible.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Estonia
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Serbia

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