M.Sc. Social and Economic Psychology
University of Cologne Cologne
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- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 JunNext deadline
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About the programme
The University of Cologne is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its excellent academic programs and research opportunities. The course in Social and Economic Psychology offered at the university is highly regarded, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological and economic factors that influence human behavior. Students in this program have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and gain practical skills through hands-on experience. The faculty members are experts in their field, offering valuable insights and mentorship to help students succeed in their academic and professional endeavors. Overall, the University of Cologne's Social and Economic Psychology course provides a stimulating and enriching learning environment for students interested in the intersection of psychology and economics.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Social and Economic Psychology at University of Cologne
English language
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IELTS score 5.5
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TOEFL 72 ibt
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German language
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A1level required
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Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the respective field (worth at least 180 ECTS) and an overall grade point average of at least 2.7 (German grade)
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- Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- at least 18 ECTS credits in the fields of Psychology and/or Social Sciences and/or Business Administration and/or Economics – from this, at least 6 ECTS in the field of Psychology
- at least 12 ECTS credits in the field(s) of Statistics and/or Methods in Quantitative Social Sciences and/or Applied Quantitative Empirical Social Research
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Social and Economic Psychology
Programme-specific documents
Bachelor degree certificate | If you have not finished your bachelor studies but have passed at least 80% of the examinations (at least 144 credits in a bachelor degree carrying 180 ECTS credits), you can apply by submitting a confirmation of all credits earned so far, along with a provisional average grade computed and certified by your examination office. Please note that the remaining credits must be earned by September 30th.
Transcript of records | list of all taken modules and courses including grades and credits
Transcript of semester abroad | only if examinations passed abroad should be considered for the admission criteria as well | the courses have to be recognised by the home university as part of the bachelor program and recorded in the transcript of records.
University entrance certificate | A-levels/ High school diploma.
Official description of the content of all taken bachelor courses | e.g. course catalogue or PDF-file with link to course description at the website of the University.
Proof of English language proficiency (see language requirements).
This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application procedure
If you have obtained your university degree outside Germany, you must submit a preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. Please note our information on requesting a VPD.
Selection process
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Application fee
75 EUR
Address
Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne
Universitätsstrasse 24
50931 Cologne
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
320 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,544 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
Additional fee information
There is only a social fee for studying at University of Cologne of approx. 320 € per semester including ticket for public transport. There are no tuition fees when studying abroad, but costs for rent, living expenses and learning materials must be paid by the student.
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Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.50
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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