The Master in
Psychology
constitutes the second part of basic university education. The aim is to deepen students' knowledge of certain specialist areas of psychology.
Students must choose one of the five course programmes offered for the Master's in Psychology. Depending on which course programme they select, students may also have to opt for one or two concentrations from among the four available, which are affective psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology.
The five course programmes are:
- CLINICAL INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOLOGY, which provides students with training in the many issues that arise in clinical psychology when dealing with children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The programme takes an integrative, empirical approach, teaching students to consider the multiple factors that must be taken into account in clinical settings
- HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, which covers topics such as the psychological causes and consequences of diseases; health promotion and disease prevention; support for patients, their friends and families, and medical staff; and individuals' and society's relationship with the health care system
- PSYCHOLOGY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, which looks at the factors that prompt individuals to consume, make decisions and behave in a way that can improve our biosystem and people's well-being, both now and for future generations. Students will conduct in-depth analyses of the individual factors influencing sustainability-related behaviour and the strategies that can be adopted to promote this behaviour
- APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY, which is an open programme offering more general training. Students learn how to apply psychological expertise and methods in various areas, including social and organisational settings (e.g. prejudice, discrimination, equality, psychosocial risks and work-related stress), education and psychogerontology
- ADVANCED RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY, in which students cover two of the four concentrations (affective, cognitive, developmental and social psychology). It prepares students to become PhD students or research assistants, and ultimately for a career in research
Programme length
2 years (4 semesters)
Language of instruction
French
Passive knowledge of English is required.
Conditions of registration
Admission Conditions
A Bachelor's in psychology from a Swiss university or a degree deemed equivalent. The dean decides whether a degree is equivalent based on the degree programme, the grades obtained and any additional training.
Applications
Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)
The Master in Psychology
4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits
Students can choose one of the following five course programmes:
- Clinical Integrative Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Sustainable Development
- Applied Psychology
- Advanced Research in Psychology
Mobility
www.unige.ch/exchange
Professional Prospects
A Master in Psychology leads to a number of opportunities in a variety of fields, such as:
- Clinical psychology for children, teenagers or adults
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Gerontology
- Neuropsychology
- Sustainable development
- Environmental communication and education
- Planning and evaluating interventions
- Consulting on sustainable development policy
- Research, etc.
Contact information
Ms Pascale Pasche-Provini
T. +41 (0)22 379 90 11
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