MSc Psychology: Behavioural Data Science 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,700 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Understanding data about human behaviour is an important and valuable skill in today's society. The police use data to predict the risk of burglary by area and week of the year, whereas insurance companies adjust their prices based on client data, and schools adjust educational programmes based on what is known about student progress. Companies, public institutions and governmental organisations: they all use the continuous stream of big data to describe and predict human behaviour.

Unlocking the full potential of these vast amounts of behavioural data requires a thorough understanding of data science techniques and human behaviour modelling. The Behavioural Data Science Master's track aims to combine the two. The programme draws on knowledge of psychology, research methodology and applied statistics at the undergraduate level, followed by training in advanced (big) data techniques, academic skills, as well as practical and professional skills.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Understanding data about human behaviour is an important and valuable skill in today's society. The police use data to predict the risk of burglary by area and week of the year, whereas insurance companies adjust their prices based on client data, and schools adjust educational programmes based on what is known about student progress. Companies, public institutions and governmental organisations: they all use the continuous stream of big data to describe and predict human behaviour.

Unlocking the full potential of these vast amounts of behavioural data requires a thorough understanding of data science techniques and human behaviour modelling. The Behavioural Data Science Master's track aims to combine the two. The programme draws on knowledge of psychology, research methodology and applied statistics at the undergraduate level, followed by training in advanced (big) data techniques, academic skills, as well as practical and professional skills.

Admission Requirements

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All Psychology Master's candidates are expected to meet the following basic requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of Psychology (≥5 EC at level 1)
  • ≥24 EC Methods and Statistics courses in Psychology or Social Sciences of which ≥21 EC on quantitative research
  • ≥9 EC an Empirical research project about which you wrote an individual report (demonstrating your writing & research skills) on a Psychological or related Social Science subject.
Candidates who obtain a Psychology Bachelor’s degree at a Dutch university prior to the start of the Master’s programme automatically meet all basic requirements.

12 Months
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
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International Students

17,700 EUR
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