Overview
As a Behavioural and Social Sciences master student you choose one of our three multidisciplinary themes. The theme-specific courses will give you a broad view on the theme and will introduce you to the unique perspectives of the theme-related specializations. In the course of the first semester you will choose your own specialization. It will enable you to tailor your master to the topics that you wish to engage in.
1. Mental Health: Perspectives from Neuro- and Clinical Psychology What are the origins of psychopathological and brain disorders? Specializations: Clinical Neuropsychology | Clinical Psychology | Psychometrics and Statistics
2. Lifespan Development and Socialization How do individuals develop across their lifespan? Specializations: Developmental Psychology | Orthopedagogy | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences | Psychometrics and Statistics | Sociology
3. Understanding Societal Change How do individuals and groups adapt to the changing world? Specializations: Environmental Psychology | Organizational Psychology | Psychometrics and Statistics | Social psychology | Sociology
Job prospects
- Holders of this degree are well equipped for further study and training for a PhD thesis, for employment as a research practitioner, for employment as policy advisors in government institutions and for employment in the public or private sector.
- Each year University of Groningen offers a limited number of PhD Scholarships, giving our top students the opportunity to continue in a PhD position.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced statistics
- How to theorize
- Mental Health: a multidimensional perspective
- Modelling interactions between persons and variables over time
- From problem analysis to intervention design
- Clinical interventions and e-health for adults and youth OR Neuropsychological assessment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Groningen, Netherlands
Disciplines
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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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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students who apply for the programme may be invited for an interview with the Admission Board to provide additional information about their motives and aspirations to enter the Research Master's programme.
- Sufficient knowledge of the English language.
- University Bachelor in a social science (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Pedagogics, Educational Sciences)
- Candidates must arrange for two names of academic referees who have knowledge of their academic record.
- High performance during the Bachelor's degree programme (weighted average BA grade at least 7.5 or equivalent)
- Preference for one of the three domains
- Knowledge of relevant theories and statistics (including multiple regression and analysis of variance), and experience with statistical software packages.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents21400 EUR / year≈ 21400 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2601 EUR / year≈ 2601 EUR / year
Living costs
Groningen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- University of Groningen Talent Grant for non-EU students
- Orange Knowledge Programme grant for students from certain countries.
- Holland Scholarship programme for students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Behavioural and Social Sciences.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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