Psychology is the science of human mind and behavior, and social interactions. Therefore, professionals other than psychologists may find a background in psychology useful and important for their practice. The cycle of studies leading to the Master's degree in Psychological Themes (MTP) has as its main goal the qualification of professionals with training in diverse areas, so as to enable them to perform their activity with in-depth knowledge and skills in selected topics of psychology.


Learning outcomes:
Graduates of this program will have a sound understanding of psychological principles and research methodologies in selected fields.

They will be able to identify key theories and apply them to a wide variety of contemporary challenges.

They will be able to evaluate and use research critically to inform professional practice, and to credibly design, conduct, analyze and present research that will support decisions and strategic development.

They will be able to integrate knowledge from various sources, handle complex issues, develop solutions and make judgments on limited or incomplete information, including reflections on the implications and ethical and social responsibilities that result from those solutions and judgments.

They will be able to use both theory and empirical evidence to advance research goals and solve new problems.

Finally, they will approach creatively their own career development, prepared to life-long learning and to apply their knowledge and skills in new ways responding to an evolving world.

This course allows bachelors in Psychology (3year university level grade) to have access to the career, provided that conditions endorsed by the Order of Psychologists are met (18 months internship).

Fields of Specialization

The MTP provides students with a background in scientific methods used to describe, predict, understand and explain human behaviour in a number of selected themes.

Areas of specialization beginning in 2017/2019:

• Neurocognition and Language
• Psychogerontology
• Psychology of Deviant Behaviour and Justice
• Developmental Psychology and Child Education: Children’s Rights and Protection

 

Contacts

Postgraduate Office
T. | +351 22 042 89 20
E. | spg@fpce.up.pt

Academic Office
T. | + 35122 042 89 00
E. | s_academico@fpce.up.pt

 

General information

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Previous Courses/Cycles of Study