Master of Philosophy in Human Development (Please note that this programme has been discontinued and no new students are admitted to the programme)
- Programme components
The programme involves two years of fulltime studies. The normal workload for a student is 60 ECTC for one academic year.
Programme outline
The programme is structured around core courses (52.5 ECTS), which provide a general introduction to theory and methodology and provide the students with the opportunity to specialize within particular topics and EiT (Experts in Teamwork) which is a project course for all master students at NTNU. In addition to this, the programme consists of a master's thesis.
Programme structure for 2012 - 2013
NB! Please note that the course descriptions for 2010-2011 will not be available before July 2010.
| Term | Courses (7,5 credits) | Courses (7,5 credits) | Courses (7,5 credits) | Courses (7,5 credits) |
| 4th term (spring) | | |||
| 3rd term (autumn) | ||||
| 2nd term (spring) | PSY3529 | PSY3087 | PSY3543 | EiT |
| 1st term (autumn) | PSY3001 | PSY3086 | ||
Course outline 2012-2013
NB! Please note that the course descriptions 2012-2013 will not be available before July 2012.
| Code | Title | Credits | Term | Admission |
| Master's Thesis | 60 | Spring/Autumn | Admission to programme required | |
| Specialization in Community Psychology | 7,5 | Spring | Open | |
| Research in Practice | 7,5 | Spring | Admission to programme required (Exchange students must consult the Department) | |
| Specialization in Cultural Psychology | 7,5 | Spring | Open | |
| EiT | Interdisciplinary Teamwork | 7,5 | Spring | Restricted admission |
| Research Methodology | 15 | Autumn | Admission to programme required (Exchange students must consult the Department) | |
| Introduction to Individual and Context | 15 | Autumn | Admission to programme required (Exchange students must consult the Department) |
More information about the programme structure will be made available in Studiehåndboka 2010-2011 .
MPhil in Human Development - brochure
Please download the brochure about MPhil in Human Development here, or contact the Department of Psychology if you want to order one or more copies.
Exchange student?
You are welcome as an exchange student to study one of our many courses.
Contact information
Visiting address:
Department of Psychology
Dragvoll, Building 12, level 5
Telephone: +47 73 59 19 60
Fax: +47 73 59 19 20
E-mail: psykologi@svt.ntnu.no
Web: www.ntnu.edu/psychology
Postal address:
NTNU
Department of Psychology
NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
