Developmental Psychology (Research)

Specialisation of: Psychology (research)
Degree: Master of Science in Psychology (Research)
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September and February
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60395
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The Developmental Psychology specialisation of the Research Master’s in Psychology offers a strong theoretical background to provide the varied knowledge-base needed for a thorough understanding of emotional and cognitive development across childhood and adolescence.
Students will gain hands-on experience with various assessment procedures: self-report, behavioural observation, experimental manipulations, psychophysiological assessment (skin conductance, heart rate, cortisol, etc.), EEG, and fMRI.
The multi-method approach in the training programme is realised in the context of four research programmes.

Entry requirements

The MSc in Psychology (Research) is a selective master with a restricted number of places.

Entry requirements

  • BA or BSc in Psychology or a related field, with a third year course (or 400 level) on the topic of the track.
  • Superior grade for bachelor thesis and project.
  • A high average grade for coursework.
  • Letter of motivation by applicant

Students who do not hold a Leiden University bachelor should also have:

  • Two positive reference letters by members of academic staff
  • Proficiency in English (IELTS score 7.5 or TOEFL 107/263/625), evidenced by an appropriate test

An HBO diploma does not give admission to this master’s programme.