Masters Degrees in Psychology, Netherlands

This programme focuses on in-depth study of theory as well as on the acquisition of professional and research skills, which can be applied in a wide range of psychology specialisations. Read more

How can psychology help us understand and solve environmental and energy-related problems? How can we motivate and empower people to act pro-environmentally and adapt to a changing environment? Questions like these are addressed in the Master programme 'Environmental psychology'. Read more

Psychology is the key to understanding and modifying human behaviour and development. Our master covers a very wide range of areas, offers 10 tracks and a lot of room for your individual preferences. Read more

What is the influence of the brain on our behaviour? How is our working environment related to our health? Which psychological interventions are evidence-based? During the master's programme in Psychology, you will address these types of questions under the guidance of teachers with expertise in the various domains of psychology. Read more

This research programme will provide you with high-quality training in the methodological and practical skills necessary to carry out scientific research on human behaviour. Read more

This programme will teach you how to apply scientifically validated knowledge and instrumentation to forensic problems. You will be able to better understand underlying neural, social and behavioural mechanisms of criminal behaviour, to help assess criminal irresponsibility and to treat criminals with a mental disorder. Read more

Eager to study complex behavioural changes in the Netherlands? Study a master in Psychology in the vibrant and dynamic environment of the city of Rotterdam! … Read more

How are our thoughts, feelings and behaviours shaped by our social environment? And how do we shape that environment with our minds? The Research Master’s in Social Psychology at VU Amsterdam focuses on evolution, morality and cooperation. Read more

Past victimization, previous offending, psychopathology, aggression, being male: Which of these variables might be the best predictor of future violent… Read more

One of the most important challenges that people face in modern life is to control their own and others' behaviour. We have to resist impulses and cope with numerous social and health-related threats, and our decisions often deeply affect our own and others' lives. Read more

Theory and History of Psychology (formerly “Reflecting on Psychology”) studies psychology as a science, a discipline, and a profession. Read more

Project-X parties organised via Facebook. Unhealthy eating habits. Workplace bullying. Although a wide range of issues, the same rule applies to all of them: it comes down to the way in which people affect each other's behaviour. Read more

The world of work is changing rapidly, posing new challenges for both employees and organizations. Would you like to contribute to productive solutions and their implementation? The field of Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) studies the factors that influence how people feel and behave at work, as well as the consequences of this behavior. Read more

How can psychology contribute to solving conflicts between groups, to a better environment, or health? In our master's program, we highlight which social psychological factors determine human behaviour, and how these factors can be influenced. Read more

The master Health Psychology & Digital Interventions   focuses on leveraging technology to promote healthy behaviour and improve care. Read more