Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Programme in Social Psychology of Transformation (SPOT)
A two-year international joint Master's programme exploring social psychology through the lenses of leadership, conflict, and sustainability.
Best for:Best for psychology graduates seeking an international, research-oriented Master's degree with a focus on social intervention and sustainability.
Overview
The Social Psychology of Transformation (SPOT) is a prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programme offered by a consortium of seven European universities. Over four semesters, students engage in a multidisciplinary curriculum focusing on transformative leadership, conflict resolution, and environmental sustainability. The programme includes mandatory study periods in Germany, Portugal, and Italy, alongside a practical internship in the Western Balkans or another location of choice. Graduates emerge as pioneers of social change, equipped with deep insights into European cultural diversity and psychosocial dynamics.
What you'll do
- Complete mandatory study modules at IPU Berlin, Iscte Lisbon, and the University of Padua.
- Participate in the student-organised online summer school on digital transformation and sustainability.
- Undertake a 20 ECTS internship in a psychosocial or community-work setting.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis under the supervision of consortium professors.
- Engage in quality control and student governance via the Student Advisory Board.
- Participate in SPOT conferences and cross-cultural research workshops.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Psychology (recognised as first cycle degree, with at least 100 ECTS in psychology).
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level required.
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in psychology.
- Proficiency in English at C1 level.
- Ability to adapt to diverse international academic environments.
- Capacity for independent research and critical analysis.
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology recognised by the EU.
- Applicants from China, India, or Vietnam must submit an APS certificate.
- Non-EU applicants must verify degree recognition via the German Central Office for Foreign Education.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-31
Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal and the programme's specific application portal. Candidates should prepare academic credentials, language certificates, and required verification documents. Deadlines vary depending on whether the applicant is seeking a scholarship or applying as a self-funded student.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD)
- APS certificate (if applicable)
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