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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Jena

Psychology

Subjects: Psychology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester
2728 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
31.05.

Course description

Building on the foundation of a B.Sc. in Psychology, the M.Sc. Psychology program with a focus on Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience equips you with essential knowledge and methodological skills. This innovative and interdisciplinary program emphasizes both experimental approaches and modern neuroscientific methods. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including neuroscientific, cognitive, social, developmental, and clinical subjects. It deepens your applied knowledge through hands-on experiences. In project seminars, you will work in small groups to empirically address specific research questions. This program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, preparing you for advanced research and professional practice in these fields.

Program Information

Study Location Jena
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 2728 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
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⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
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⏱️ Application Start Winter
01.04.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
31.05.

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Language Requirements

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IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

English language proficiency at level B2

Qualification Requirements

For this master's programme, you need a subject-specific bachelor of science degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS credits) in psychology or a comparable undergraduate degree in combination with a personal suitability for the programme. Your degree must include: 30 ECTS credits in psychological methodology, 10 of which in statistics, 40 ECTS credits of basic knowledge such as General Psychology, Biological Psychololgy, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology as well as Differential and Personality Psychology, Modules taken in at least two areas of application (e.g. Work and Organisational Psychology, Pedagogical Psychology, Clinical Psychology). Altogether, your degree must include lessons or modules in psychology amounting to at least 150 ECTS credits.

Document Requirements

CV University entrance qualification certificate Previous university degrees earned Corresponding transcripts Proof of subject-specific scientific suitability in the chosen area of specialisation, where applicable

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Restricted
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