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After earning a bachelor’s degree, some students may choose to pursue a master’s degree. This advanced degree is typically earned within two to four years and can help students seek higher-paying careers. A master’s is designed to provide a more intensive educational experience. What is a Master in Psychology? Psychology is a complex study of human behaviors and the feelings and… Read more

What is a Master in Psychology? Psychology is a complex study of human behaviors and the feelings and thoughts behind them. The goal of this type of degree program is to provide students with a critical exploration of psychology by studying core theories, applied research and statistical analysis within this field. Many programs incorporate theoretical and developmental psychology topics to develop a well-rounded foundational curriculum.

Earning an advanced degree in psychology can help students learn useful skills for future employment and other areas of life. Graduates in this field can receive valuable practice in research and evaluation skills. Combined with a tendency for strong communication, these traits may impress numerous employers and professionals.

Many universities require students to pay tuition per credit; however, some may offer blocked tuition rates or other payment options. The length of the degree program, the type of school and the location can all determine the cost of earning a master’s degree.

Careers in psychology are increasingly diverse, and there is a growing need for professionals with an advanced educational background. With a graduate degree in psychology, students can pursue jobs as behavioral counselors, practicing psychologists, rehabilitations specialists, child protection workers, social workers, and others in related industries. Many careers in psychology require proper licensure or certification, and these can vary depending on geographical location.

Universities around the world offer a variety of master’s degrees in a multitude of subjects so you can study from home or abroad. Many of these universities accommodate part-time learning and offer online courses. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Master of Arts in Counseling: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

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Our Lady of the Lake University Online

San Antonio , USA

Our Lady of the Lake University's online Master of Arts in Counseling is built on a curriculum aligned to CACREP Standards and offers three career-specific specializations in ... +

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Our Lady of the Lake University's online Master of Arts in Counseling is built on a curriculum aligned to CACREP Standards and offers three career-specific specializations in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling. -

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3 years

English

Online

Master in Marriage and Family Therapy

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University of San Francisco - School of Education

San Francisco , USA +3 More

The Master's in Counseling Psychology program with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) prepares students to be socially and culturally responsive relationship ... +

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The Master's in Counseling Psychology program with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) prepares students to be socially and culturally responsive relationship and family therapists and mental health counselors. -

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Part-time

7 - 8 semesters

English

Campus

MSc in Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience

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Eötvös Loránd University

Budapest , Hungary

This program involves different scientific fields of natural sciences, technological sciences, and humanities as well. The focus of investigations is on the phenomena of cogni ... +

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This program involves different scientific fields of natural sciences, technological sciences, and humanities as well. The focus of investigations is on the phenomena of cognition - perception, attention, memory, reasoning, thinking, and behavior - from an interdisciplinary perspective: Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Psychology have contributed to its development as core disciplines. -

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Full-time

2 years

English

Sep 2020

Campus

one year - MSc Psychological Medicine/ Mental Health

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ALP Akademisches Lehrinstitut für Psychologie

Lübeck , Germany

short Master ++ online ++ 100% distance learning ++ 1 year ++ Mental Health ++ Complementary Medicine++possible without first degree The Master’s Programme is designed for cur ... +

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short Master ++ online ++ 100% distance learning ++ 1 year ++ Mental Health ++ Complementary Medicine++possible without first degree The Master’s Programme is designed for current and prospective professionals in health care. The content and structure of the Master's program support an evidence-based understanding of Psychological Medicine. Starting from the introduction to the fundamentals about the program, Psychological Medicine contents and competences are systematically imparted, whereby successive modules aim to analytically tie in with the knowledge acquired in the previous module so that they can be integrated for the understanding of the following module. Depending on professional requirements and areas of responsibility, students develop a sound theoretical basis and associated skills in the field of Psychological Medicine and Complementary Medicine. Students are enrolled at the London Metropolitan University. Degree: Master of Science/ MSc Psychological Medicine / Mental Health -

MSc MSc

Full-time

12 months

English

Feb 2021

15 Dec 2020

Online

MSc in Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology

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University of Groningen

Groningen , Netherlands

The MSc in Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology is a unique program that connects clinical, public health and psychosocial theory with methodological knowledge. We are a sma ... +

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The MSc in Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology is a unique program that connects clinical, public health and psychosocial theory with methodological knowledge. We are a small-scale program, that will be focused on your individual development, and where you will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in a research topic of your own choice. In a multidisciplinary environment, you will learn to use innovative techniques to resolve contemporary health issues, pioneering in research side by side top-researchers of the University Medical Center Groningen. It is also possible to obtain a Ph.D. position after you finish your studies. -

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2 years

English

01 Sep 2021

01 May 2021

Campus

Master in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

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Utrecht University

Utrecht , Netherlands

In the Master’s programme Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, you will learn how to apply your knowledge of developmental psychology in clinical practice.

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In the Master’s programme Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, you will learn how to apply your knowledge of developmental psychology in clinical practice. -

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English

Campus

MSc Health Psychology

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University of Stirling

Stirling , United Kingdom

Health Psychologists promote healthier lifestyles. They try to find ways to encourage people to improve their health and also to improve the healthcare system as a whole. For ... +

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Health Psychologists promote healthier lifestyles. They try to find ways to encourage people to improve their health and also to improve the healthcare system as a whole. For example, helping people to lose weight or stop smoking, or advising doctors on better ways to communicate with their patients -

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Part-time

12 - 24 months

English

12 Oct 2020

Campus

MA in Developmental and Therapeutic Play

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Swansea University

Swansea , United Kingdom

Gain an advanced understanding of how children learn and develop through play with our Master’s degree in Developmental and Therapeutic Play.

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Gain an advanced understanding of how children learn and develop through play with our Master’s degree in Developmental and Therapeutic Play. -

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Part-time

English

Sep 2020

Campus

Master of Science in Health Sciences - Specialization in Medical Psychology

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Erasmus MC Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences - Erasmus University Rotterdam

Rotterdam , Netherlands

The Master program in Health Sciences aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of methods in either clinical or public health research. Specializations include c ... +

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The Master program in Health Sciences aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of methods in either clinical or public health research. Specializations include clinical epidemiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health epidemiology, medical psychology, genetic and molecular epidemiology, and pharmacoepidemiology. -

MSc

Full-time

English

Campus

Msc in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication

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University Vita-Salute San Raffaele

Milan , Italy

The Master in “Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication”, jointly offered by the Faculty of Communication of Università Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) and the Faculty of Ps ... +

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The Master in “Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication”, jointly offered by the Faculty of Communication of Università Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) and the Faculty of Psychology of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan (UNISR), presents a joint Master programme in Cognitive Psychology with an interdisciplinary training in neuroscience, health communication and management. The program focuses on the intersection between the theoretical bases of cognitive psychology and those of communication applied to the context of health. -

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4 semesters

English

Campus

Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication

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USI Università della Svizzera italiana

Lugano , Switzerland

The Master in “Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication”, jointly offered by the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) and the Fac ... +

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The Master in “Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication”, jointly offered by the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) and the Faculty of Psychology of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan (UNISR), presents a Master degree program in cognitive psychology with an interdisciplinary training in psychology, neuroscience, health communication, organizational behavior, and management. A central goal of this program is to familiarize students with the latest research and practice in these areas of research and help them translate and apply this knowledge in many different working environments including health psychology, communication, management, and marketing. -

MSc

Full-time

4 semesters

English

Sep 2020

Campus

M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis

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St Cloud State University

St. Cloud , USA

As a student of Applied Behavior Analysis, you will receive advanced academic and professional training in behavior analysis with specialization in autism spectrum disorders, ... +

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As a student of Applied Behavior Analysis, you will receive advanced academic and professional training in behavior analysis with specialization in autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, community integration strategies, program evaluation and organizational development and staff training and development. -

MSc

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Part-time

2 years

English

Campus

Online

Master of Clinical Psychology

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Queensland University of Technology

Kelvin Grove , Australia

The Master of Clinical Psychology builds upon the latest psychotherapy process and outcome research findings and uses an integrative approach to training students in the asses ... +

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The Master of Clinical Psychology builds upon the latest psychotherapy process and outcome research findings and uses an integrative approach to training students in the assessment and treatment of mental health problems and disorders. This approach assists students to develop a flexible and client-focused approach to practice, consistent with contemporary standards for evidence-based practice in clinical psychology. -

Master

Full-time

2 years

English

Campus

Master's Degree in Psychopharmacology and Drugs of Abuse

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Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Madrid , Spain

This Official Master, with teaching experience since the 2006/2007 academic year, offers a specialized training program both in the field of psychopharmacology and drug addict ... +

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This Official Master, with teaching experience since the 2006/2007 academic year, offers a specialized training program both in the field of psychopharmacology and drug addiction and from a clinical or investigative point of view. The center responsible for it is the Faculty of Psychology, although according to its multidisciplinary profile, teaching is also taught from the Faculties of Medicine and Education. -

Master

Full-time

Part-time

2 semesters

Spanish

Sep 2020

Campus

Master in Cognitive Neuroscience

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Ural Federal University

Yekaterinburg , Russia

The Master’s program "Cognitive Neuroscience" aims to prepare highly qualified specialists in the field of studying the brain and cognitive processes. The program comprises fu ... +

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The Master’s program "Cognitive Neuroscience" aims to prepare highly qualified specialists in the field of studying the brain and cognitive processes. The program comprises fundamental theoretical training in the field of brain research and neurocognitive processes: neurology, neuropsychology, principles of neuroscience, neurocognitive development of children, methods of brain research, and approaches to neurorehabilitation. -

Master

Full-time

2 years

English

Sep 2020

30 Sep 2020

Campus