Psychology

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  In addition to a common basis, the teaching provision comprises seven different options. The choice of the option defines the field of the empirical master thesis and the internship (in research or in an institution).

  1. The Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology option addresses the main factors in psychological health and their physiological basis. You will further your knowledge in key aspects of health, and the relationship between psychological and physical health. The programme covers health at all ages in the lifespan and focuses on the role of the family and interpersonal relationships in particular. This programme gives you the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical knowledge which will prepare you for future practice in a hospital, clinic, counselling centre, institution for prevention and public health, or for academic research.
  2. The Cognitive Neuroscience option provides an understanding of the neurocognitive mechanisms that subtend human behaviour. You will further your knowledge of recent research and acquire a high level of methodological competences allowing you to conduct quality research in cognitive neuroscience. On completing the programme, you will be prepared for a number of professional career options, including academic research, health organisations, neuropsychology, neuromarketing and neurodevelopment.
  3. The Developmental and School Psychology option addresses changes and different stages of development experienced throughout the lifespan. You will deepen your knowledge of recent theories and research about development and learning in typical and atypical child groups. On completing the programme, you will be prepared for a professional career in a number of different environments, such as an institute for children and adolescents, a school psychological service, an institute for public health, or for academic or applied research.
  4. The Work and Organisational Psychology option covers the central themes of Work and Organisational Psychology, focussing on ergonomics and occupational health. You will further your theoretical and methodological knowledge regarding diagnostics and intervention at the workplace. On completing the programme, you will be able to choose a professional career in a variety of domains, such as personnel development, product development, consultancy, or health promotion.
  5. The Clinical Child Psychology option focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders with an emphasis on child development. This programme allows you to deepen your knowledge of psychopathology, intervention and diagnostic methods, as well as typical and atypical child development. For your master thesis, you are involved in a current research project. You also have the opportunity to do a clinical internship with children or a research internship related to psychology. This training will allow them to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge that will prepare them for a future activity as a practitioner in a hospital, office, counselling centre or institution for prevention and public health or as a researcher in the academic world.
  6. The Clinical Neuroscience option focuses on brain mechanisms underlying human behaviour, psychological health, and psychiatric illnesses. This option is characterised by its very attractive combination of theoretical training in the field of neuroscience and practical applications in clinical psychology settings. With this programme, you acquire knowledge about the functioning of the human brain, sleep, memory, perception, and develop advanced experimental and methodological skills to conduct high quality research in the field of clinical neuroscience. This programme also allows students to develop practical skills in clinical intervention and diagnosis, which prepares them for a career in clinical practice or for postgraduate training in psychotherapy. You will be able to pursue a career in academia with, for example, a PhD, or consider a career in a clinical setting, in an institution, or in a psychotherapy practice.
  7. The Work and Health option covers themes of both «clinical & health psychology» and «work & organisational psychology». You will further your knowledge about the interplay between working conditions and individuals' health and well-being. Completing the programme will prepare you for a professional career in different fields, including psychotherapy, health promotion, human resources, and academic research.

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Minor study programmes to be chosen