Study programme
If you are interested in research, then you can write your thesis at a research institute like TNO or the university. But if you鈥檙e more interested in a hands-on job, then you can do an internship at a design- or usability bureau.
Programme outline
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Learn to apply knowledge of cognition and behaviour
You will learn how to formulate and solve practical problems in a scientific manner by attending courses, doing an internship and writing a Master鈥檚 thesis.
Below, you will find an overview of courses from the current academic year of this Master's. This overview is meant to give you an idea of what to expect. The course offer may change in the coming academic year.
Courses
You will study a variety of phenomena, such as:
- human decision-making
- signal detection theory
- ergonomics
- information theory
- research in a commercial setting
- visual ergonomics for advertising
You will also attend lectures by external speakers from the professional field (including alumni), and you will complete relevant assignments.
Academic Professional module
Over the course of the year, you will also work on the Academic Professional module, which deals with topics such as:
- scientific and professional integrity
- ethics
- working in multi-disciplinary teams
- career orientation
- life-long learning
Internship
In order to become acquainted with the profession or to acquire relevant skills, you will conduct an internship. The internship may be completed internally at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视, or you can opt for an external internship, for example at one of the following companies:
Master鈥檚 thesis
At the end of the Master鈥檚 programme, you will write your Master鈥檚 thesis. This will teach you how to apply knowledge of psychology, and how you can study a real-world problem in a scientifically responsible manner.
