Master of Science in Psychology (Research)
A research-oriented Master's programme focusing on cognitive neuroscience or social and emotional processes.
Best for:Best for aspiring researchers with a background in psychology seeking advanced methodological training in cognitive neuroscience or social dynamics.
Overview
The Master of Science in Psychology (Research) at the University of Hamburg is a comprehensive four-semester, full-time graduate programme. Students can specialize in either cognitive neuroscience or social and emotional processes, engaging deeply with contemporary scientific paradigms and methodologies. The curriculum combines advanced research methods and statistics, project-based courses, an integrated internship, and optional systemic coaching training. Graduates acquire rigorous theoretical and empirical skills to prepare for academic and professional research careers.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous coursework across advanced research methods, statistics, and psychological diagnostics
- Conduct specialized studies in either cognitive neuroscience or social and emotional processes
- Participate in project-based seminars utilizing experimental data collection techniques such as fMRI, EEG, and eye-tracking
- Complete a professional internship during the third semester
- Design, execute, and write an independent Master's thesis
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or closely equivalent qualification
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: German (C1 required); English (B2 required)
Instruction: German and English
- Foundational knowledge in research methods, psychological diagnostics, and statistics
- Prior academic coursework covering general, biological, developmental, differential, and social psychology
- Ability to engage with English-language scientific literature and publications
- Strong quantitative and analytical aptitude
- Applicants from all countries meeting academic and language criteria
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-06-15
Submit the application through the official university application portal (STiNE) between 1 May and 15 June for the winter semester. Ensure all required language certificates and academic transcripts are attached.
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- German language certificate (C1)
- English language certificate (B2)
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