Master of Science in Psychology Programme
300 ECTS credits
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General entry requirements + Mathematics 2a/2b/2c and Social Studies 1b or 1a1 + 1a2.
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology and the Individual from a Developmental Perspective (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Biological psychology, sociology, social psychology, and scientific methods (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Neuropsychology and pedagogical psychology (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| The individual, health and work (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Psychological assessment of individuals (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Practical Placement and Therapy Methods (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 7 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology II and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 8 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Organization, innovation and evidence-based psychotherapy (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 9 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Organizational psychology and scientific methods within clinical psychology and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 10 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Psychology Programme: Master Thesis (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
Please note - not all programmes offer elective or optional courses.
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.
Program evaluations
Start semester Autumn 2020
Start semester Autumn 2019
Start semester Autumn 2015
Future prospects
Degree
Upon successful completion of the degree programme, the student is awarded a Degree of Master of Science in Psychology.Tuition fees
- Total fee: 855,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 85,500 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.