Master´s Thesis in Psychology (second year)

Education facts

Code: 2PS403

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 of 150 credits in the main field of psychology. These credits must include 90 credits in psychology at the undergraduate level and 60 credits at the advanced master level, of which at least 15 credits must be in research methodology in psychology at the advanced level, as well as a master's thesis in the main field of psychology of at least 15 credits or equivalent Proficiency in 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 (second year)

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 25 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %