Master Programme in Psychology with a Focus on the Future and Global Survival
120 ECTS credits
Education level:
Master's level
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.
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 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| 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 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| 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 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Master thesis (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
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.