stockholm university masters psychology

Master of Psychology

Our Psychologist programme (with the official name of “Master of Psychology”) is a five year programme to become a professional psychologist – not to be mixed up with our International two-year master’s program in psychology.

This programme is taught in Swedish only, so please refer to the Swedish version of this page for more detailed information.

Psykologprogrammet


Are you looking for the “International two-year master’s program in psychology, 120 credits”?

International two-year master’s program in psychology (SIPSO)

  • More informationFAQCan I study this programme in English?The programme is offered exclusively in Swedish and requires that you fulfill the requirements of language proficiency before applying.How do I gain a license to practise in Sweden if I have foreign credentials?Licenses to practise in Sweden are applied for and granted by the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen). They are also in charge of assessing your credentials.I already have a bachelor in psychology. Can I be admitted to a clinical master or the latter parts of the Psychologists programme?No, we offer no masters in clinical psychology or any alternative routes to this. The only way to study to become a licensed clinical psychologist here is through the full Psychologists programme (300 credits, equivalent to 5 years of study).Can I be admitted based on earlier academic studies?No, all admissions to the programme are based solely on upper secondary school grades and results on the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.
  • ContactRegistered students should primarily use Athena for teacher communication.To contact the Student office or a Student Councellor, see below.More contacts in EducationDepartment of PsychologyStudent office – Master of Psychology/Psychologist Programme
    • Visiting address
    • Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room C4308
    • For additional information, please refer to the common details for the Student office.
    Department of PsychologyStudy councellor – Master of Psychology/Psychologist programme
    • Visiting address
    • Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room E4300
    • Irregular office hours
    • At the moment we can only offer appointments by phone. Please book online!

300 credits 

AUTUMN 2021

Period 1

Daytime, 100%

On campusStudy period30/08/2021 – 07/06/2026 Held every semesterClosed for applicationINFORMATION ABOUT LATE APPLICATION

Applies only to certain courses

Detailed information

PROGRAMME CODE: PSPRO

APPLICATION CODE: SU-36590LEVEL

Bachelor’s levelLANGUAGE

SwedishELIGIBILITYSELECTION

The grade point average of your upper secondary school leaving certificate 67 %, the Swedish national university aptitude test 33 %ADMISSION

See previous years’ admissions information to se how likely you are to be given a place. (In Swedish)
statistik.uhr.seSYLLABUS – LEGAL DOCUMENT

Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Spring 2021.pdfMore syllabuses in archiveTUITION FEE

Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 72000 SEK. The complete programme: 720000 SEK.More information on tuition feesSUBJECT

PsychologyAREA OF INTEREST

Human, Social and Political Sciences, and LawDEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATION

Department of Psychology

International two-year master’s program in psychology

This programme is very diverse and offers you the opportunity to select courses that suits your interests not only in psychology but also in other areas.

Tre studenter på Djurgårdsfärja

The programme’s overall objective is to provide a broad and in-depth knowledge base within the field of psychology. Courses are offered, for example, in social psychology, evolutionary psychology, cognition, biological psychology, stress and sleep, developmental psychology and work and organizational psychology.

You can study all the courses at the Department of Psychology, but you can also take some courses at other departments at Stockholm University, or even at other universities – in Sweden or abroad, as part of an exchange programme.

The programme includes research methodology, which may be of use in the labour market in general, but also as a preparation for further studies at the doctoral level in psychology.

International two-year master’s program in psychology

This programme is very diverse and offers you the opportunity to select courses that suits your interests not only in psychology but also in other areas.

Tre studenter på Djurgårdsfärja

The programme’s overall objective is to provide a broad and in-depth knowledge base within the field of psychology. Courses are offered, for example, in social psychology, evolutionary psychology, cognition, biological psychology, stress and sleep, developmental psychology and work and organizational psychology.

You can study all the courses at the Department of Psychology, but you can also take some courses at other departments at Stockholm University, or even at other universities – in Sweden or abroad, as part of an exchange programme.

The programme includes research methodology, which may be of use in the labour market in general, but also as a preparation for further studies at the doctoral level in psychology.

120 credits 

AUTUMN 2021

Period 1

Daytime, 100%

On campusStudy period30/08/2021 – 04/06/2023 Held every autumnClosed for applicationINFORMATION ABOUT LATE APPLICATION

Applies only to certain courses

Detailed information

PROGRAMME CODE: SIPSO

APPLICATION CODE: SU-36591LEVEL

Master’s levelLANGUAGE

EnglishELIGIBILITY

A Bachelor degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits with at least 90 ECTS credits in psychology, or an equivalent foreign degree. Swedish upper secondary school course English B/English 6 or equivalent.SELECTION

Grades of academic courses and the relevance of previous studies in relation to the programmeSYLLABUS – LEGAL DOCUMENT

Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2020.pdfSyllabus in English, valid from Autumn 2020.pdfTUITION FEE

Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 72000 SEK. The complete programme: 288000 SEK.More information on tuition feesSUBJECT

PsychologyAREA OF INTEREST

Human, Social and Political Sciences, and LawDEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATION

Department of Psychology

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