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Department of Psychology

Discover psychology at a higher level

When you have a first level degree in psychology, you can continue to study at the second level for two years, full-time study pace.

Students on the Albano terrace. Photo: Jens Olof Lasthein
Photo: Jens Olof Lasthein

The majority of our courses at the second level are offered in English. Most of them are included in our International two-year master's program in psychology, 120 credits (next application round for this program is for autumn 2026 and opens in October 2025).

Freestanding courses at the second level offered in autumn 2025

Applied social psychology, 7,5 credits

Emotion psychology and affective neuroscience, 7,5 credits

Higher cognitive functions, 7,5 credits

Organizational psychology and work place safety, 7,5 credits

Psychological and organizational perspectives on work, stress and health, 7,5 credits
 

 

Meet our alumni

Jón Ingi, from Iceland, graduated in 2023 from the International two-year master’s program in psychology.

Meet Jón Ingi – alumnus from our International two-year master’s program in psychology

Sophia graduated from the International Psychology Master’s program Psychology in early 2024

Internationalisation from a student's perspective
 

Join in. Photo: Kristian Pohl
Join in. Photo: Kristian Pohl
 

Why study at the Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is a creative and international workplace for education and research.

Psychology is a constantly relevant scientific field. Psychological knowledge is useful in both professional and private life. The Department of Psychology offers a broad education in psychology at all levels. Our courses and programs are among the most popular at Stockholm University.

At the Department of Psychology, you will receive a solid education in psychology in a stimulating and international environment that will prepare you for the working life. Our researchers are your teachers, ensuring that teaching is always updated with the latest research. Our research reflects societal developments, for example in areas such as health, AI and group conflicts. We have a psychological clinic and adapted facilities for counselling under professional supervision. There are opportunities to study parts of your program in other countries.

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Last updated: March 17, 2025

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