MSc Psychology: Learning Sciences and Human Development
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring learning, education, human development, and cognitive modeling.
Best for:Best for students with a background in psychology or education seeking a research-oriented, interdisciplinary master's degree in learning sciences.
Overview
The Master of Science in Psychology: Learning Sciences and Human Development is offered by the Munich Center of the Learning Sciences at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. The interdisciplinary programme bridges psychology, education, neuroscience, and computer science with a clear focus on empirical research and quantitative methods. Students engage in small classes, research-oriented seminars, and hands-on projects examining core themes like human development, machine learning in cognition, and instructional technology. The curriculum requires four semesters of full-time study, concluding with a Master's thesis and an integrated internship.
What you'll do
- Complete core and elective study modules covering learning theories, research methods, and assessment practices
- Design and conduct empirical research projects within specialized elective domains
- Fulfill an integrated professional or research internship of at least 350 hours
- Author and defend an independent Master's thesis based on original scientific work
- Participate actively in collaborative seminars, colloquia, and peer-to-peer teaching formats
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in psychology, education, or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 proficiency proven via placement test or interview
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in learning sciences totaling a minimum of 20 ECTS
- Academic background in scientific research methods and statistics worth at least 20 ECTS
- Prior coursework in academic skills amounting to at least 10 ECTS
- Demonstrated scientific understanding and reasoning capability via the admissions test
- Articulated motivation for pursuing interdisciplinary learning sciences research
- Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply subject to meeting academic prerequisites
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-01
Applicants must submit their academic credentials and proof of specific ECTS credits through the official LMU admissions portal during the application window. Eligible candidates are then invited to participate in a selection interview as the second step of the procedure.
- CV
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Transcript of records
- Motivation letter
- Proof of scientific understanding and reasoning
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