University of Groningen MSc in Talent Development and Creativity
University of Groningen

University of Groningen

MSc in Talent Development and Creativity

Groningen, Netherlands

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

01 Mar 2026*

01 Sep 2026

EUR 20,800 / per year **

On-Campus

* Dutch, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students

** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,530

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Key Summary

    About : The MSc in Talent Development and Creativity offers an innovative curriculum designed to enhance your understanding of talent development within organizations. This program equips you with the skills to manage and cultivate creativity, both individually and in teams. It emphasizes practical learning and research, preparing you for real-world challenges in the workplace.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including human resources, organizational development, and creative industries. You'll be prepared for roles such as talent development manager, organizational consultant, or creative director, impacting organizations' growth and innovation strategies.

How can we develop the best athletes? How can teachers nurture pupils' talent and creativity in education and music? And how can we improve the selection of talented and creative employees, students, and athletes?

In any achievement domain, there is an increasing focus on the development, selection, and promotion of talent and creativity. In this unique, internationally-oriented Master's program, you will develop the expertise to select, develop, and nurture talent and creativity in individuals and organizations across achievement domains.

You will learn about the (psychological) factors that explain talent and creativity, and directly put this knowledge into practice. You will learn coaching skills to enhance people’s personal and professional potential. Furthermore, you will get in touch with organizations from different industries, sports clubs, and schools, that aim to improve the selection and development of talent and creativity.

In your Master’s thesis and internship, you will carry out a project on the selection and development of talent and/or creativity in the achievement domain that interests you most.

Why study this program in Groningen?

  • You obtain an internationally-recognized MSc. degree in psychology;
  • You become an expert in a domain that is, and will remain, of interest to companies, schools, sports clubs, and more: Talent Development and Creativity;
  • You get taught by renowned experts in the field;
  • You will put your knowledge into practice;
  • You can, if you are interested in sports, obtain an official sport psychology certificate, offered by the Dutch Society of Sport Psychology (VSPN);
  • You can obtain a coaching certificate;
  • You are actively supported in working on your employability in the fields of research and practice.
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