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Programme structure

Read more about the programme structure and the courses included.

Outline

The programme is offered on a full-time basis over two years and comprises 120 credits. 

The courses offered are at advanced level. You can influence your education by choosing the areas you want to study in depth. 

Examples of courses during the programme 

  • The Science of Psychology from Philosophical and Practical Perspectives (15 credits) 
  • Advanced Scientific Methods in Psychology (15 credits)  
  • Advanced courses in three selected areas (45 credits) 
  • Specialised Topics (7.5 credits) 
  • Empirical Work in the Field of Psychology (7.5 credits)
  • Final Master's Thesis in Psychology (30 credits) 

Course overview

Year 2

NameTypeSemesterCredits

Advanced Social Psychology II

Elective

3

7.5

Advanced Work and Organisational Psychology II

Elective

3

7.5

Advanced Personality Psychology - Typical and Atypical II

Elective

3

7.5

Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience II

Elective

3

7.5

Advanced Developmental Psychology - Typical and Atypical II

Elective

3

7.5

Psychology: Empirical Work in the Field of Psychology

Compulsory

3

7.5

Psychology: Master´s (Two Years) Thesis in Psychology

Compulsory

4

30

Programme syllabus

The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire programme. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)

Frequently asked questions

The programme is taught in English.

Every autumn semester. The application period is between 15 October and 15 January.

Your ability to benefit from the programme is taken into account. We look at your bachelor's degree grades, English language skills and your statement of purpose.

Do you have more questions?

Study advisor and programme coordinator

Åsa Arvidsson

Email: master@psy.lu.se

Phone: +46 46 222 87 59