Master's Degree in Cognitive Psychology
The Master's Degree in Psychological and Relational Sciences with a specialization in “Cognitive Psychology” prepares the student for the professional study of cognitive, psychological, neuropsychological, neurobiological, and computer science aspects that can be combined and compared to understand how the human mind and brain solve a variety of complex problems, such as recognizing objects, remembering previous experiences, reading, speaking, and reasoning. Successful completion of this degree program will result in 120 ECTS.
Modules and content
Upon completion of the Master's degree course in Cognitive Psychology, the student will be fully trained in the main issues concerning the biological structure of the human brain and its functioning that underlie the individual's inner mental processes and relationship with the external environment, scrupulously investigating all psychological and neurophysiological aspects that aim to optimize learning and the role of computers both educationally and occupationally in the now daily human-machine interaction.
Professional Outcomes
The Master's Degree in Cognitive Psychology offers several possibilities for employment in the world of work in a variety of fields. Below is a list of some of the possible employment outlets:
- Expert in human cognitive processes
- Specialist in curriculum optimization and professional training
- Psychological consultant for the design of educational hardware and software
First Year
M-PSI/01 - Cognitive Psychology - 10 ECTS
M-PSI/05 - Social Psychology - 10 ECTS
M-PSI/06 - Human Factors Engineering - 10 ECTS
M-PSI/01 - History and Systems of Psychology - 6 ECTS
M-PSI/03 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology - 6 ECTS
M-PSI/01 - Psycholinguistics - 8 ECTS
M-PSI/02 - Behavioral Neuroscience - 10 ECTS
Second Year
M-PED/04 - Theories of Learning and their Application - 8 ECTS
M-PSI/08 - Psychopathology - 6 ECTS
M-PSI/05 - Psychology of Communication - 6 ECTS
INF/01 - Human-Computer Interaction - 8 ECTS
M-PSI/01 - Differential psychology of intelligence and personality - 10 ECTS
End of Course Internship - 8 ECTS
Final Examination - 14 ECTS
