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.
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
- Theres Arnosdotter
- Student Administrator
- expeditionen@psychology.su.se
- 08-16 38 00
- Visiting address
- Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room C4308
- For additional information, please refer to the common details for the Student office.
- Sebastian Andersson
- Study Councellor
- stvl-profession@psychology.su.se
- 08-16 33 18
- 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
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.
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.
- Programme overviewThe programme is a coherent degree programme that comprises 120 credits, meaning four semesters of full-time studies. The programme consists of four main blocks:Block A: 30 credits of compulsory courses
Block B: 30 credits of elective courses in psychology
Block C: 30 credits of entirely elective courses
Block D: Master’s thesis (30 credits)Year 1As a registered student on these courses you will find specific course information and communication within our learning platform called Athena. Please log in with your University account.First semesterPsychology: History and theory of science, 7,5 credits (code PSMT50, compulsory)Applied social psychology, 7,5 credits (PSMT57, elective)Research methods 1, 7,5 credits (PSMT58, compulsory)Statistics 1, 7,5 credits (PSMT59, compulsory)Second semesterTrends in cognition, 7,5 credits (PSMT61, elective)Human development – Positive psychological functioning and adaptation in youth, 7,5 credits (PSMT60, elective)Psychological aspects on employee selection and recruitment, 7,5 credits (PSMT32, elective but only available to a limited number of students)Qualitative interviewing – Data collection and analysis, 7,5 credits (PSMT62, compulsory*)Human development – Attachment and relational contexts of lifespan development, 7,5 credits (PSMT63, elective)The psychology of leadership, 7,5 credits (PSMT46, elective but only available to a limited number of students)* Please note that this course is available in Swedish only at this time. You can choose to study this course OR Applied questionnaire methods, 7,5 credits (PSMT49), see third semester.Year 2As a registered student on these courses you will find specific course information and communication within our learning platform called Athena. Please log in with your University account.Third semesterApplied questionnaire methods, 7,5 credits (PSMT49, compulsory*)Psychophysiology: Relationships between psychological and physiological processes, 7,5 credits (PSMT54, elective)Psychological and organizational perspectives on work, stress and health, 7,5 credits (PSMT52, elective but only available to a limited number of students)Higher cognitive functions, 7,5 credits (PSMT55, elective)Stress and sleep: from bench to bedside, 7,5 credits (PSMT64, elective. New course autumn 2021)Emotion psychology and affective neuroscience, 7,5 credits (PSMT56, elective)Social behavior: Insights from evolutionary psychology, 7,5 credits (PSMT53, elective)* You can choose to study this course OR Qualitative interviewing, 7,5 credits (PSMT62), see second semester.Fourth semesterDegree project in psychology for Master’s Degree, 30 credits (PSMT42, compulsory) - How to applyThe program starts every autumn semester. For international students 15 January is the last day for application. For national students 15 April is the last day for application.You apply to this program on www.universityadmissions.se – just click on the orange button “Apply” on this page and you are there.Please note the entry requirements and selection criteria so that you can send the appropriate documents to support your application.The cover letter form below should be attached to and uploaded together with your online application. The purpose of this cover letter is to assist in determining applicants merit ranking. More information will be found inside the form. The cover letter is mandatory for your application to be complete. Master’s Program Cover Letter Form (68 Kb) (Word)Read our step-by-step guide on how to apply
- More informationStockholm University arranges online meetings, webinars, for prospective as well as admitted students. At the moment there is not a dedicated webinar for this program, but some others if you have general questions about studying at Stockholm University.Meet us online Please download our broschure about the programme! International Master’s Program in Psychology (1009 Kb)
- 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’s level
- Madeleine Arnwald
- Study Councellor and Student Administrator
- expeditionen@psychology.su.se
- 08-16 38 09
- Visiting address
- Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room C4303
- For additional information, please refer to the common details for the Student office.
- Madeleine Arnwald
- Study Councellor
- study-master@psychology.su.se
- 08-16 38 09
- Visiting address
- Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room C4303
- Irregular office hours
- At the moment we can only offer appointments by phone. Please book via e-mail!
- Anette Vybiral
- Administrator
- exchange@psychology.su.se
- 08-16 38 07
- Visiting address
- Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room C4302
- More information
- See the pages Study abroad and Incoming exchange students.
- Irregular office hours
- At the moment we can only offer appointments by phone. Please book via e-mail!
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.
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.
- Programme overviewThe programme is a coherent degree programme that comprises 120 credits, meaning four semesters of full-time studies. The programme consists of four main blocks:Block A: 30 credits of compulsory courses
Block B: 30 credits of elective courses in psychology
Block C: 30 credits of entirely elective courses
Block D: Master’s thesis (30 credits)Year 1As a registered student on these courses you will find specific course information and communication within our learning platform called Athena. Please log in with your University account.First semesterPsychology: History and theory of science, 7,5 credits (code PSMT50, compulsory)Applied social psychology, 7,5 credits (PSMT57, elective)Research methods 1, 7,5 credits (PSMT58, compulsory)Statistics 1, 7,5 credits (PSMT59, compulsory)Second semesterTrends in cognition, 7,5 credits (PSMT61, elective)Human development – Positive psychological functioning and adaptation in youth, 7,5 credits (PSMT60, elective)Psychological aspects on employee selection and recruitment, 7,5 credits (PSMT32, elective but only available to a limited number of students)Qualitative interviewing – Data collection and analysis, 7,5 credits (PSMT62, compulsory*)Human development – Attachment and relational contexts of lifespan development, 7,5 credits (PSMT63, elective)The psychology of leadership, 7,5 credits (PSMT46, elective but only available to a limited number of students)* Please note that this course is available in Swedish only at this time. You can choose to study this course OR Applied questionnaire methods, 7,5 credits (PSMT49), see third semester.Year 2As a registered student on these courses you will find specific course information and communication within our learning platform called Athena. Please log in with your University account.Third semesterApplied questionnaire methods, 7,5 credits (PSMT49, compulsory*)Psychophysiology: Relationships between psychological and physiological processes, 7,5 credits (PSMT54, elective)Psychological and organizational perspectives on work, stress and health, 7,5 credits (PSMT52, elective but only available to a limited number of students)Higher cognitive functions, 7,5 credits (PSMT55, elective)Stress and sleep: from bench to bedside, 7,5 credits (PSMT64, elective. New course autumn 2021)Emotion psychology and affective neuroscience, 7,5 credits (PSMT56, elective)Social behavior: Insights from evolutionary psychology, 7,5 credits (PSMT53, elective)* You can choose to study this course OR Qualitative interviewing, 7,5 credits (PSMT62), see second semester.Fourth semesterDegree project in psychology for Master’s Degree, 30 credits (PSMT42, compulsory) - How to applyThe program starts every autumn semester. For international students 15 January is the last day for application. For national students 15 April is the last day for application.You apply to this program on www.universityadmissions.se – just click on the orange button “Apply” on this page and you are there.Please note the entry requirements and selection criteria so that you can send the appropriate documents to support your application.The cover letter form below should be attached to and uploaded together with your online application. The purpose of this cover letter is to assist in determining applicants merit ranking. More information will be found inside the form. The cover letter is mandatory for your application to be complete. Master’s Program Cover Letter Form (68 Kb) (Word)Read our step-by-step guide on how to apply
- More informationStockholm University arranges online meetings, webinars, for prospective as well as admitted students. At the moment there is not a dedicated webinar for this program, but some others if you have general questions about studying at Stockholm University.Meet us online Please download our broschure about the programme! International Master’s Program in Psychology (1009 Kb)
- 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’s level
- Madeleine Arnwald
- Study Councellor and Student Administrator
- expeditionen@psychology.su.se
- 08-16 38 09
- Visiting address
- Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room C4303
- For additional information, please refer to the common details for the Student office.
- Madeleine Arnwald
- Study Councellor
- study-master@psychology.su.se
- 08-16 38 09
- Visiting address
- Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room C4303
- Irregular office hours
- At the moment we can only offer appointments by phone. Please book via e-mail!
- Anette Vybiral
- Administrator
- exchange@psychology.su.se
- 08-16 38 07
- Visiting address
- Albanovägen 12, 3rd floor, room C4302
- More information
- See the pages Study abroad and Incoming exchange students.
- Irregular office hours
- At the moment we can only offer appointments by phone. Please book via e-mail!
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