You can use the knowledge you acquire in this programme in the following areas: Cognitive Enhancement Optimising the cognitive capabilities of people of all ages Advice on the optimal circumstances for performance and learning Studying the effects of drugs on human performance Cognitive Ergonomics Developing accident-prevention programmes, e.g. safety research in industry and traffic Developing user-friendly tools and interfaces Improving decision-making processes: psychology and law, including the topics of eyewitness memory, false confessions and jury decision-making The main emphasis is on translating theory into practice. The aim of this master’s specialisation is to provide you with a maximum amount of hands-on experience starting on the very first day.

Career prospects A master's degree in Psychology at Leiden University combines theoretical knowledge with academic and professional skills, making you an attractive candidate for many employers. Skills after graduation The skills you acquire in this specialisation are the basis of careers in a wide range of academic, government, industrial and organisational settings. The improvement of human functioning in a complex technological environment is the key issue here. Your skills are also a good basis for research assistantships and PhD projects in applied areas.