Linnaeus University
Master of Science in Psychology, Work and Organizational Psychology
Växjö, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
03 Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
SEK 219,400 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Oct 16th 2023 – applications open
** tuition fees for students outside EU/EES/Switzerland: 219,400 SEK total for the program
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Introduction
Do you want to learn more about people at work? The program will give you a deeper understanding of people and their interactions in professional life.
Through this important two-year master's program at Linnaeus University, students will gain advanced knowledge of how people interact in their professional lives. The program is designed to help national and international students specialize in Organizational Psychology; one of the most important subjects in modern applied psychology. Graduates of this program have the knowledge and reputable qualifications needed to pursue employment in a wide range of private and public organizations.
Degree
Master of Science (120 credits) with specialization in industrial and organizational psychology. Main study area: Psychology
This is Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the southeast of Sweden. We are located in two nature-loving cities, one by the Baltic Sea and one surrounded by lakes in the greenest city in Europe. More facts about Linnaeus University:
- Founded in 2010 through a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University;
- Located in Kalmar and Växjö;
- 44,000 enrolled students;
- 2,200 enrolled international students;
- 6th largest university in Sweden in terms of the number of students;
- 780 partner universities in more than 80 countries;
- 100-degree programs on the first-cycle level, 8 of them taught in English;
- 80-degree programs on the second cycle level, 35 of them taught in English.
Växjö
Roughly 15 minutes by bike from the city center, you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. It is like a small society with a university, student accommodation, and student life. Here you become part of a creative knowledge environment.
What will you come across on an excursion in Växjö – the city of contrasts? You will find good restaurants, a celebrated hockey team, and cozy cafés where you can enjoy a latte with lingonberry flavor. In Växjö, beautiful nature is always just around the corner; the city is surrounded by lakes and forests. Students like the combination of the city center and the active student life on campus. Your dream of the future starts here!
Career Opportunities
A qualified specialist in work and organizational psychology may work with the evaluation and development of organizations, with psychosocial issues, or as an internal consultant on organizational development. Since the program has a significant element of intercultural competence, such a person could also provide important expertise in developing global strategies for multinational organizations.
Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of environments, from modern start-up companies to large multinational organizations (including TESLA, Accenture, the United Nations, Daimler, and PwC), governments, and charities.
Curriculum
The program targets national and international students with a bachelor's degree and 90 credits in psychology, with an interest to specialize in one of the most important areas in modern applied psychology. A Master in Work and Organizational Psychology opens up opportunities for employment in a wide range of private and public organizations.
The program contains elements of relevant practical activities. We have established links with public organizations and private companies in the region, and students have a valuable opportunity to interact with them at several points during the program. We also have a range of external speakers from industry (some international) and alumni talks. The thesis research problem should have a clear link to work and organizational psychology and provides an opportunity to conduct research on real-world problems with relevance to the modern workplace and organizations.
Important information about the program
We speak, read, and write English in this program. Not only English but academic English. You need to master academic English on a rather high level so that you will be able to demonstrate that your learning curve is ascending. Most exams are written, and seminars and lectures are of course dependent on your oral performance.
This is an academic program with more focus on generic skills and less on practical skills. The step from bachelor to master will be a big one, in one's abilities to approach any situation in work-life with an analytical mind, scrutinizing approach, and not least with a critical eye. It is about the maturation of thinking, of solving problems, creating solutions, etc. Also, a master's degree will tell any future employer that you are a quick learner!
Quantitative methodology
Psychology relies heavily on quantitative methodology, though mixed methods, etc., are slowly advancing into the scientific community. Therefore, be prepared that you are expected to know at least basic statistics, e.g., t-test, correlation, ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), and MRA (Multiple Regression Analysis)
Admissions
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be awarded a Master of Science degree (120 credits) with a specialization in industrial and organizational psychology. Main study area: Psychology.