University of Groningen Double Degree Master in Sustainability and Environmental Psychology
University of Groningen

University of Groningen

Double Degree Master in Sustainability and Environmental Psychology

Groningen, Netherlands

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

01 May 2026

01 Sep 2026

EUR 20,800 / per year

On-Campus

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Key Summary

    About : The Double Degree Master in Sustainability and Environmental Psychology explores the intersection of sustainability and behavioral sciences. This program offers a unique combination, allowing students to address environmental issues through psychological perspectives. By studying for two years, students will gain comprehensive insights into sustainable practices and human influence on the environment.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various fields, including environmental consulting, urban planning, and sustainability management. They may also work in NGOs, governmental agencies, and academic research, contributing to initiatives that promote sustainable behavior and environmental stewardship.

This double degree master's integrative approach toward two expert fields equips you to better address today's grand, sustainability challenges from a psychologist's perspective.

The programme, exceptional in Europe and beyond, is offered by Leuphana University, renowned in the field of sustainability science and the University of Groningen, leading in the field of environmental psychology.

In general, the combined programme covers 1) human perception and behaviour related to sustainable development, and 2) the interplay between humans and their natural and built environments.

Specifically, the double degree addresses social, economic, and environmental issues in the transition towards sustainability and focuses on psychological processes such as problem-solving, decision-making, self-regulation, social identification, attitude change, or conflict resolution and their impacts on present and future generations’ quality of life.

Why study this programme in Groningen?

This Double Degree Master (Leuphana University & University of Groningen):

  • is a unique master that directly addresses the grand, pressing societal challenge of climate change for which specialists are needed;
  • trains you to be that specialist able to address those pressing environmental and sustainability issues on multiple levels (individuals, organisations, policy, governance, etc.);
  • offers joint supervision from supervisors with different backgrounds, joint lectures and active debates covering different disciplines related to climate change and sustainability;
  • allows you to work on real-life problems in multiple courses and master thesis research;
  • allows you to explore the existing networks of the Leuphana and Groningen groups for internship possibilities;
  • provides you with more possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration (which is critical for addressing sustainability problems!);
  • will prepare you better for the global labour market, both in and outside academia.
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