Master's degree in Social and Economic Psychology
The Master's Degree in Psychological and Relational Sciences with a specialization in “Social and Economic Psychology” brings together those psychological and sociological aspects of economic phenomena, together with some peculiar aspects of human communication and methods of statistical analysis, in order to create a set of tools indispensable to those who intend to study socio-economic phenomena under a markedly psychological lens by anticipating and guiding the needs of the individual as such and his specific needs as a consumer. Successful completion of this degree program requires the attainment of 120 ECTS.
Modules and content
Upon completion of the Master's Degree course in Social and Economic Psychology, the student will have received all those teachings essential for analyzing, interpreting and influencing both individual and collective behavior in both strictly consumer and nonprofit fields, such as the promotion of certain social behaviors by public authority or NGOs through knowledge of the psychobiological mechanisms underlying human behavior.
Professional Outcomes
The Master's Degree in Social and Economic 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:
- Consultant for the design of advertising and marketing campaigns
- Expert in social outreach campaigns for NGOs
- Specialist in behavioral analysis of social groups
First Year
M-PSI/06 - Economic Psychology - 10 ECTS
M-PSI/05 - Social Psychology - 10 ECTS
SECS-P/08 - General Marketing - 10 ECTS
M-FIL/05 - Philosophy of Language - 6 ECTS
SPS/07 - Behavioral Sociology - 6 ECTS
M-PSI/03 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology - 8 ECTS
M-PSI/02 - Behavioral Neuroscience - 10 ECTS
Second Year
M-PSI/05 - Communication Psychology - 8 ECTS
M-PSI/06 - Psychology of Advertising - 6 ECTS
SPS/08 - Sociology of Cultural and Communicative Processes - 6 ECTS
SPS/07 - Social Policy - 8 ECTS
SECS-P/01 - Behavioral Economics - 10 ECTS
End-of-Course Internship - 8 ECTS
Final Examination - 14 ECTS
