Master Programme in Psychology with a Focus on the Future and Global Survival
Prerequisites
Degree of Bachelor of at least 180 credits, 90 of which should be in Psychology including an independent project for at least 15 credits, or equivalent academic qualifications.
Upper secondary school level Swedish 3 or B, and English 6 or A, or equivalent.
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Tuition fees
- Total fee: 300,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 75,000 SEK
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to psychology, sustainability, and global challenges (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| The psychology of decision making and critical evaluation (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Crisis and disaster psychology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Outlook on life and global trends (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Positive behavioural change (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Sustainable leadership (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Positive psychology and salutogenic perspective (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Conflict management (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Scientific methods in Psychology - advanced level (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Scientific projects about the future and global survival (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| The role of nature and ecopsychology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Master thesis in Psychology (Obligatory) | 30 |
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
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Future prospects
Degree
Degree of Master of Social Science (120 credits)Main field of study: Psychology
Alumni
HS- Start Spring 2026
- Mode of study Distance with on-campus meetings (Karlstad)
- Language Swedish
- Application code KAU-80698
- Study pace 100% (Day)