Study program

University

City

Leuphana University Lüneburg

Psychology & Sustainability

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Philosophy, Business Psychology, Sustainability, Psychology, Human Resource Management, Renewable Energy, Management & Consulting, Project Management

M.Sc.

Degree

120

ECTS

No. of places

English only

Language

Winter semester: 01 Jun

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

€ 1105 / € 8100

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: uni-assist
Study mode:: On campus
Registration Fee & Tuition Information:: Tuition fees per year: € 2,209 EU/EEA; € 16,201 non-EU/EEA. For EU citizens, the fees at the University of Groningen is *1,084 €; and *11,066 € for non-EU citizens. *Only for the academic year 2021-2022 because of the pandemic situation.

Program Video

Six Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Unique Mix: Psychology + Sustainability

During this master’s program, students have the unique opportunity to study how human behavior and sustainable development relate to one another. Students will learn how humans interact with nature as well as with man-made environments.

2 Universities & 2 Master's Degrees

Students obtain two Master’s degrees from the Leuphana University of Lüneburg and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands: one in “Psychology & Sustainability” and a second in “Environmental Psychology”.

Take advantage of the great career options as a one-of-a-kind-specialist

Students of this master’s program are very well prepared to work as executives in CSR and sustainability departments in companies, institutions, and authorities. Graduates work as scientific consultants in international organizations or NGOs, as researchers in sustainability sciences and psychology, as environmental communicators, or behavioral experts in environmental and energy organizations, among others.

First year: Become an expert in sustainability at Leuphana University

During the first two semesters, students are based at Leuphana University where they learn the links between psychology and sustainability science and will complete courses such as “Self-Regulation and Sustainability”, “Political Negotiations and Sustainability”, or “Research Methods”, among others.

Second year: Master environmental psychology at the University of Groningen

During the second year, students are based at the University of Groningen and improve their knowledge of environmental psychology and learn the research tools relevant for writing their master’s thesis during the last semester, with the supervision from both universities.

Learn how to use psychological processes to improve the transition of society towards sustainability

Learn psychological tools such as decision-making, self-regulation, social identification, attitude change, or conflict resolution to direct a successful change towards sustainability.

How do you want to continue?

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Course Description

Do you wish to study in an interdisciplinary program that investigates how psychological processes such as cognitive, motivational, and emotional factors can influence sustainable development? This very unique combination is what students learn in the M.Sc. in Psychology & Sustainability. A joint program organized by Leuphana University Lüneburg and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands provides students with the opportunity to receive two Master’s Degrees: one in “Psychology & Sustainability” and another in “Environmental Psychology”.

Target Groups

The M.Sc. in Psychology & Sustainability is intended for holders of a first academic degree in:

Psychology
Sustainability Sciences combined with a Minor in Psychology and Society.

Students wishing to further their knowledge in the field of psychology and sustainability.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Psychology & Sustainability” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degree

Previous degree (or equivalent) in:

Psychology,

Social Sciences,

Behavioral Sciences,

Sustainability Sciences or

Environmental Sciences.

Minimum ECTS required:

not mentioned*.

*Students must have earned at least:

30 ECTS in Psychology Courses
10 ECTS in Statistics
5 ECTS in Psychological Research Methods
5 ECTS in Theory/ Philosophy of Science

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

IELTS

min 6.5

TOEFL iBT

min 90
Specification: No section below 19 points, in the writing section not below 21 points.

TOEFL pBT

min 575
Specification: No section below 45 points, in the speaking section not below 55 points.

Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: Grade C or better.

Cambridge

min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: Grade C or better.

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

English language proficiency can also be proven with the University of Groningen Language Center Test B2 - speaking, B2 - writing. No certificate should be older than two years.