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First Year

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2

Compulsory courses
Categorical Data Analysis 5
Introduction to R and Statistical Computing 5
Applied Multivariate Analysis 5
Item Response Theory 5
Statistical Consulting 5
Internship Psychology 10 / 20
Master Thesis in MSc. Psychology 20

Choose one elective

Choose from the recommended electives below or from the overview: overview of all electives
Multilevel and Longitudinal Data Analysis 5
fMRI Data and Statistics 5
Structural Equation Modelling 5

Elective course offered for MSc Psychology students in other specialisations
Applied Data Analysis 5

Premaster course
Preparatory Statistics 0

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Timetables

Timetables Masters

Additional information

Description

This is a specialisation of the master’s programme of Psychology.

The aim of this master programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and professional skills relating to research methodology, data analysis and statistics. Students will be educated to attain a high level of competence appropriate to participate in fundamental research, as well as in a broad range of empirical research settings. Additionally, students will be trained in statistical and methodological consultancy.

The master specialisation Methodology and Statistics offers good prospects to apply for research assistantships or for doing PhD studies. Furthermore, it creates great opportunities to start a career as researcher or consultant in a variety of (applied) research environments, including academic, governmental and commercial contexts. Master’s Programmes – Methodology and Statistics in Psychology

Curriculum

The master programme consists of:

  • mandatory courses (25 EC)

  • thesis (20 EC)

  • internship (10 EC)

  • one elective course (5 EC)

Elective Courses

Choose one course of 5 EC from the elective courses

Contact

For more detailed information about the specialisation Methodology and Statistics please contact:

Purchasing study material

The books are available at a discount via the study association Labyrint on presentation of your Labyrint membership pass. Otherwise they can be bought from academic booksellers.