Study programme code

PSMSM.LT

Study programme administrator

Katrin Kullasepp

MER study programme code

258663

version code

PSMSM/25.LT

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Muutuste sotsiaalpsühholoogia: sotsiaalsete transformatsioonide mõistmine ja juhtimine

study programme title in Engl.

Social Psychology of Transformation: Understanding and Mastering Social Change

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

psychology

Study programme subgroup

Psychology

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology, recognized by the EU as a 1st or 2nd cycle degree, show more...
with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits. At least 100 of these ECTS must be specifically in psychology.
English C1 level is required, with a C1 level in both written and spoken English, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse magister (psühholoogia)

Study programme aims and objectives

Get thorough knowledge of the main modern psychological theories, models, and methods; show more...

Obtain the skills of conducting psychological research and implementing the results;
Get the necessary professional skills for working as a psychologist, counselor, psychological aid provider, or in an academic position;
Develop the ability to analyze the problems of the society and to participate in solving them;
Have the ability to evaluate the need for self-education to continue professional development (incl. in the doctorate program of psychology).

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- knows the main modern psychological theories, models, and methods show more...


- applies acquired knowledge and skills to conduct psychological research implements the results and argues the impact of evidence-based solutions

- solves professional-related and cross-professional complex problems at work as a psychologist, counselor, psychological aid provider, or in an academic position showing creativity, initiative, a sense of responsibility, ability to lead a team, and knowledge of the future trends of the profession and social processes

- applies acquired knowledge and skills by sustainably and strategically analyzing society's problems and participating in solving them

- assesses own development needs, continues self-education and professional development (including doctoral studies in psychology), and supports the learning of others by teaching, guiding, and/or in other ways

Graduation requirements

To graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and internships and compiling and defending the Master’s thesis.