Master´s Thesis in Psychology

Education facts

Code: 2PS400

The students shall conduct, under supervision, with independent responsibility, an empirical thesis based on a scientific basis within the relevant main area and subject orientation. The thesis work includes independently formulating problems, conducting a scientific study, processing data with qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and orally discussing and presenting the results in writing in a scientific manner. The course is divided into two modules where the first focuses on planning and motivating your thesis topic and the second focuses on carrying out and reporting the thesis.

Entry requirements

Completed courses in the main field of psychology or equivalent totaling 90 credits inkluding 15 credits bachelor thesis, as well as 15 credits at the advanced master level in the main field of psychology and at least 7.5 credits in research methodology in psychology at the advanced level or equivalent. English equivalent to Swedish upper Secondary course English 6/level 2. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master´s Thesis in Psychology

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 25 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %