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Social and Health Psychology: Research in Behavioural Regulation – (M.Sc.)
Utrecht University
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: March (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 14,400 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Utrecht University
The Masters in Social and Health Psychology offers training in theory and research methodology in health and health behaviour research across a variety of psychological perspectives.
This master programme highlights issues and questions relating to how and why people manage to regulate their behaviour in the face of competing interests and distracting circumstances. The purpose of the master programme is to familiarize students with theories of behavioural regulation that focus on motivational, affective, and cognitive aspects of the regulation of behaviour and their interaction, and to teach how students may apply basic knowledge and innovative research methods in addressing specific research questions relating to phenomena of behavioural regulation. This approach to behavioural regulation is demonstrated in two domains of psychology, namely interpersonal behaviour and health behaviour. For those students who want to combine a research career with clinical work the program facilitates extracurricular clinical internships. Looking for more information? On you will find more information on the study programme, on where our alumni start their professional careers and much more.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign students: 10%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Behavioural regulation I: Affect and motivation(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Behavioural regulation II: Thought and cognition(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Multivariate statistics in practice(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Integrative practicum I: Research skills(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Advances in research in behavioural regulation I: Interpersonal behaviour(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Advances in research in behavioural regulation II: Health behaviour (7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Integrative practicum II: Research methods (7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research training I(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research training II(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Electives(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Research seminar I(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Research seminar II: Data-analysis and writing up research(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Masterâs thesis(30 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
For this programme a numerus fixus of 15 applies.
Knowledge minimum: This research master programme has a statistical entrance requirement, which entails the following: (i) a basic course in introductory statistics including topics such: univariate descriptive statistics, correlation, univariate regression, one-way analysis of variance (both descriptive and inferential) and a basic course in the methodology of behavioural and/or social science research (experimentation, surveys, observational studies); (ii) knowledge of multivariate analysis tools such as factor analysis, reliability, multiple regression, analysis of variance, dummy variables; (iii) hands on experience with the tools just mentioned (for example, experience with SPSS). In total, it is expected that students have followed courses for about 20 ECTS. If either (ii) or (iii) is (partly) lacking, this can be remedied in a course of multivariate analysis offered by the Summer School of Utrecht University.
Written request: We ask for a motivational letter including curriculum vitae, and two reference letters.
Grade average: We ask for a GPA of 3.4. Students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.4 may be eligible and will have a chance of being selected if their previous studies fit well within the programme, according to the programmeâs admissions committee.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Utrecht University:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective, non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
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Nuffic:
The NFP is for mid-career professionals who are nationals of and working and living in one of the NFP countries. NFPs are fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in 60 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members.
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