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Erasmus University Rotterdam - Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences Master in Work & Organisational Psychology
Erasmus University Rotterdam - Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Master in Work & Organisational Psychology

Rotterdam, Netherlands

1 Years

English

Full time

Sep 2025

On-Campus

* application deadline for non-EEA students: 1 May.

Introduction

Is this the programme you're looking for?

This master's track emphasises organisational psychology and the role of emotions in modern organisations. Furthermore, new methods in personnel selection are examined in this master.

The study programme in a nutshell

This track is designed for anyone with a special interest in the psychology of organisations, labour and personnel. We teach you how to select the best people; and how individuals perform in.

What does this study entail?

How do organisations select the right person for the right job? How can jobs be designed in such a way that employees do their work with high engagement? Which strategies can individual employees use to optimise their own work experience in a proactive way? If these are the kind of questions you want to answer, our master specialisation might be perfect for you!

Why study for a Master in Psychology in Rotterdam?

This is an intensive programme which emphasises psychology as it is practised.
You will work in small groups to solve problems you can encounter in the field (i.e. problem-based learning approach);
This programme offers excellent preparation for a career in education, business or research.

Organisations have a competitive advantage when their employees thrive. The emphasis in this specialisation is placed on positive organisational psychology. The main elements of this field include work engagement and organisational performance, team dynamics, diversity and leadership and the selection and socialisation of personnel. Furthermore, the role of emotions in modern organisations is examined. In addition, we look at new methods in personnel selection, for instance, webcam tests and computer games. The research topics that are part of the programme include Job Demand Resources theory, work engagement, job crafting, the work-family interface, group processes, and job performance. teams; and how you can foster work engagement in employees. We offer you one of the best master's programmes in Psychology in the Netherlands.

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