Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
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7.6/10
Best for students drawn to the complexity of human behaviour and societal change through practical internships at Radboud; offers specialisations in Work, Organisation and Health or Behaviour Change but one track is Dutch-taught only.
Tuition · Intl
€18,873
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
325
DUO ↑3% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,230
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 27 Jun 2026
About this program
In Nijmegen, a range of specialisations are possible in the master's programme in psychology. Find your track within Work, Organisation and Health; Gezondheidspsychologie (in Dutch) or Behaviour Change. The Master's in Psychology is a one-year programme. There are three different Master's specialisations; 'Work, Organisation and Health', 'Gezondheidspsychologie (in Dutch)' and 'Behaviour Change'. The master consists of approximately 50% theoretical subjects and skills training and 50% internship and master's thesis. During the internship, you practice professional skills and conduct empirical research. The master's thesis is the report of this research, in which you further elaborate the results of this research and link it to the theoretical knowledge acquired. The internship is external, for example at a company or hospital. After completing the master's phase, you will be an academically trained psychologist who acts on the basis of scientifically acquired knowledge and can contribute to increasing this knowledge.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPractical
About Radboud University
Founded in 1923, Radboud University in Nijmegen is consistently ranked as the best broad university in the Netherlands by national surveys. Home to 1 Nobel Prize laureate and known for its green campus, strong research output, and excellent student satisfaction. The university has produced 5 Dutch prime ministers.
Living in Nijmegen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Low
Population
179k

Progressive, historic, and student-friendly. Nijmegen has a relaxed, slightly alternative vibe compared to other Dutch cities. The city combines Roman history with modern student culture, creating a unique blend of old and new.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: psychologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,230/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract43%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Psychologen50%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs11%
Specialisten op het gebied van personeelszaken en loopbaanontwikkeling4%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten3%
Vakspecialisten op het gebied van maatschappelijk werk3%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree86%
Women among first-years75%
Say workload is “just right”34%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 82 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.9
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
12 Nov 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
  • IELTS overall band: 7
  • TOEFL internet based: 100
Scholarships
Dutch Student FinanceLoan/grant; eligibility depends on personal circumstances
Radboud Scholarship ProgrammeSelected 2026/2027 recipients pay €2,694 tuition and receive visa/residence/insurance coverage
Internships
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