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 |
|---|---|
| Individual, organization and community (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.
Academic year and program evaluations
Start semester Autumn 2015
Start semester Autumn 2019
Start semester Autumn 2020
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.