Welcome to Master's Programme in Psychological Science
Read more about Master´s Programme in Psychological Science at gu.se.
On this page you find contact details and information that may be useful during your time as a student on the Master's Programme in Psychological Science.
Programme syllabus
Programme staff
If you have any questions or concerns before or during your study period, please contact us:
Timothy Luke, Director of Studies
Elin Carlfalk, Study Advisor
Anna Borglund, Education Officer
What you need to do as a new student
On this page you will find a checklist to help you get started with your studies.
To the checklist
Programme structure
This Master’s degree will take 2 years of full-time study and teaching is campus-based. There are 4 semesters, each worth 30 credits.
First Semester
PS2101 Psychology as a Science, 9 credits
PS2103 Personality Psychology, 9 credits
PS2301 Methods I, 5 credits
PS2302 Methods II, 5 credits
PS2102 Practicum , 2 credits (part of 6 credits)
Second Semester
PS2104 Cognitive Psychology, 9 credits
PS2105 Social Psychology, 9 credits
PS2303 Methods III, 5 credits
PS2304 Methods IV, 5 credits
PS2102 Practicum, 2 ECTS, (part of 6 credits)
Third Semester
PS2106 Lifespan Development Psychology, 9 credits
PS2107 Human Neuropsychology, 9 credits
PS2305 Methods V, 5 credits
PS2306 Methods VI, 5 credits
PS2102 Practicum, 2 credits (part of 6 credits)
Fourth Semester
PS2501 Master's Thesis in Psychological Science, 30 credits
Course pages in Canvas
Each course has its page in a web-based learning platform called Canvas. You don’t need to log in to access syllabus, literature lists and other practical course information in Canvas. Teaching materials, articles are available under Modules and you will need to log in to Canvas to access this information.
To check the course pages go to Overview in Canvas for the Master Programme
Taking a Leave of Absence
Do you want to take a study leave or need to temporarily interrupt your studies? Always contact the Student Counsellor or the Programme Director before you make your decision. If you leave the programme without notifying us, we cannot guarantee that there will be available place for you in the in the programme if you later decide to return. Only students that have registered their intent to leave and return will be considered for resumption of studies.
Find a place to stay
As a degree-seeking student (a student who are not here via an exchange agreement) you are asked to arrange your own accommodation. For your help, we can recommend you to read the university's Housing guide for international students.
Welcome services
The university Welcome Services offers information and assistance to international students in matters concerning the arrival to and the stay at the University of Gothenburg.
At the beginning of each semester they arrange a Welcome Programme for all international students - a perfect opportunity to get practical information as well as meet other international students.
Welcome Services for incoming students