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M.Sc. Social and Economic Psychology

University of Cologne Cologne

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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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.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Psychology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Social and Economic Psychology at University of Cologne

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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IELTS score 5.5

IELTS Indicator is accepted in addition to the regular test

TOEFL 72 ibt

TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and TOEFL iBT® Paper Edition are accepted in addition to the regular test

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.7
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A1level required

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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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).

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How to apply

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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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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

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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