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From minds to society

Social Psychology (research master)

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As a graduate in Social Psychology, you’ll not only have an excellent understanding of human behaviour. You’ll also have training in advanced research methods, academic writing skills and presentation skills. All of which will afford you excellent career prospects.

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Our alumni can be found all over the world. More than half of our graduates continue to work in academia. They will work as a researcher or PHD in laboratories or universities around the world. The other students often hold top positions in the corporate world, private research facilities and ministries.


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What can you do after your Master's degree?

Start working or pursue an academic career

As a graduate in Social Psychology, you’ll have an  excellent academic background for several careers. You’ll be well equipped to do advanced PhD work: many of our alumni conduct research and teach at universities or colleges. They work not only in Psychology departments but also in Cognitive Science, Business, Education, Political Science, Justice Studies, Law, Health Sciences and Medicine.

Alternatively, you could work in the private sector as a consultant, researcher, marketing director, or manager. As a psychologist, you could also opt for roles in government or non-profit organizations, focusing on policy design and program evaluation in areas such as education, conflict resolution, and environmental protection.

Learn how to pursue a non-academic career

Alternatively, you could consider a job in the private sector – as a consultant, researcher, marketing director or manager, for example. As a psychologist, you could also choose to start working for the government or non-profit organisations, designing and evaluating policies or programmes in areas like education, conflict resolution and environmental protection. Our Alumni work in a broad variety of fields: Ministries, Business, Education, Municipalities, Justice Studies, Law, Research institutes, HR manager and Consultancy.

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