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Maastricht University, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience Master Psychology: Developmental Psychology

Maastricht University, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience

Master Psychology: Developmental Psychology

Maastricht, Netherlands

1 year

English

Full time

Request application deadline *

Sep 2025

EUR 32,000 / per year **

On-Campus

* for non EU/EER and 1 June for EU/EER students

** institutional fees top; low - EUR 13,000 per year; high - EUR 25,000 per year | statutory fees: EUR 2.601 per year

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Psychology with a focus on Developmental Psychology offers advanced training in understanding human development across the lifespan. This program emphasizes research, theory, and practical application in areas such as cognitive, social, and emotional development. Students engage with course materials designed to deepen their knowledge of developmental processes and the impact of societal factors on growth.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers, including roles as child psychologists, developmental specialists, researchers, and educators. Opportunities exist in academic, clinical, and community settings, allowing graduates to apply their expertise in promoting healthy development in different populations.

Introduction

The master’s specialisation in Developmental Psychology will help you understand how certain behaviors and cognitive functions relate to a person’s psychological and biological constitution and the development of the brain. The cognitive-biological orientation of this program is unique in Europe. You’ll study the most recent developmental theories and research findings. And you’ll learn to apply various diagnostic and research tools in the clinical field and developmental research.

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