Social and Health Psychology Utrecht University

Overview

They will address not only basic psychological research of how people regulate their own behaviour, we also will examine how such basic knowledge can inform interventions and policies to support people in regulating their behaviour for the benefit of social interaction and health.

During your studies, you will acquire basic knowledge and explore leading theories and concepts of behavioural regulation and their interconnections with various fields of study. We will also devote considerable attention to advance your skills in methods and statistics. You will be trained to use and develop cutting-edge research tools through participation in ongoing projects, where you will gain research experience in the study of behavioural regulation.

Career Prospects

This programme prepares you for a career in research in academia (PhD training), research institutes, or at governmental or commercial organisations. You will also be prepared for a non-scientific career path. Highly qualified researchers are in great demand, therefore career prospects are very good.

The Master’s programme in Social and Health Psychology programme at Utrecht University  also prepares you for a career as an applied researcher outside of academia. Graduates typically are working in three types of profession:

• Lecturer at colleges and universities
• Policy officer at governmental departments at local and national level
• Advisor at non-profit, private, and/or commercial organisations

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.