Behavioural and Social Sciences (Research)

Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents: 

• TOEFL iBT*
• IELTS Academic
• A Cambridge English qualification
• Higher education degree completed in English
• Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
• An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
• Other

Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.

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University bachelor in a social science (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Pedagogics, Educational Sciences).

• Assessment interview: If you apply for the programme, you may be invited for an interview with the Admission Board to provide additional information about their motives and aspirations to enter the research master's programme.
• Reference letter: You must arrange for two names of academic referees who have knowledge of your academic record. Please note: only provide two names, it is not necessary to arrange letters of references.)
• (Motivation-) letter: Your motivation to enter the research master's programme and your professional background are important elements in successful completion of the programme. Also, it is very important for us to know what your objectives are in completing the research master so your needs can be assessed. Please write (type) a short report (no longer than 1 to 2 pages) listing your motivation, relevant study or work experience and any other information which you think is related to your admission such as thesis proposals, areas of particular interest and/or professional qualifications in social and behavioural sciences.
• High performance during the Bachelor's degree programme (weighted average BA grade at least 7.5 or equivalent)
• Preference for one of the three domains
• Knowledge of relevant theories and statistics (including multiple regression and analysis of variance), and experience with statistical software packages.