MSc Psychology: Learning Sciences and Human Development

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) · Munich, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
München
Apply by
Register by 1 March 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Admission to the programme is granted based on a two-step eligibility procedure. First, eligibility is assessed based on the following documents: 1. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with credits in psychology, education, or in a related field and the corresponding transcript of records 2. Prior knowledge and experience in the following three fields: learning sciences (minimum of 20 ECTS*, 30 ECTS or more recommended for good chances of admission) scientific research methods and statistics (minimum of 20 ECTS, 30 ECTS or more recommended for good chances of admission) academic skills (minimum of 10 ECTS, 20 ECTS or more recommended for good chances of admission) *ECTS = European Credit Point System, 1 ECTS corresponds to a workload of 30 hours (including in-class time and activities related to the courses that are performed outside of class) 3. Short test on scientific understanding and reasoning 4. Motivation letter 5. CV – curriculum vitae with up-to-date information The second step of the eligibility procedure is the participation in a selection interview .
English language requirement
B2 required, proof via placement test/interview
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 January - 1 March
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About this programme

The interdisciplinary MSc Psychology: Learning Sciences and Human Development programme is offered by the Munich Center of the Learning Sciences (MCLS). It combines fundamental skills and expertise from the fields of psychology and education and has a clear focus on learning, research, and human development. The programme includes the following core themes: Human Development Cognition, Instruction, Learning, and Technology Motivation and Emotion Machine Learning, AI, and Computational Modelling of Cognition The Munich Center of the Learning Sciences maintains a network of more than 30 universities with internationally acknowledged expertise in the field of learning sciences. Interdisciplinary approach Multiple academic disciplines investigate learning. In the past, they did so each in isolation. Yet highly relevant processes and systemic problems, such as drop-out rates in educational systems, can be addressed adequately only through interdisciplinary collaborations. The MSc Psychology: Learning Sciences and Human Development programme brings together researchers from psychology, educational science, neuroscience, biology, mathematics, medicine, and computer science who methodologically share an empirical and quantitative orientation. Supportive environment Orientation support is provided in our "Welcome Week" at the beginning of the semester. Additional tutoring is provided for specific courses, e.g. for statistics. General and academic advising is provided by the coordinato

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