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Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods

General information on admission requirements
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Call for applications to the Degree Programme a.y. 2023/24

Please contact Prof. Monica Rubini (monica.rubini@unibo.it) for any information on the topics of the Master’s Programme and Dr. Alice Vitali for any question you may have concerning admission, fees, organisation of teaching and learning activities.

Admission requirements

A full time engagement of the students is required, learning assessment is pursued during the development of teaching activities.

Curricular requirements

To access the degree course, possession of one of the following requirements is mandatory:

  • First level (i.e. Bachelor) degree in one of the following classes:

     ex D.M. 270/2004: Class L-24 PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES;

     ex D.M. 509/1999: Class 34 PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES;

  • having acquired a degree with at least 88 credits in scientific-disciplinary sectors from M-PSI/01 to M-PSI/08. At least 6 credits for each scientific-disciplinary sector: M-PSI/01 (General Psychology), M-PSI/02 (Neuropsychology), M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics), M-PSI/04 (Developmental Psychology), M-PSI/05 (Social Psychology), M-PSI/06 (Organizational Psychology), M-PSI/07 (Psychodynamics) and M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology);
  • other qualifications obtained abroad (e.g. Bachelor degree with a major in Psychology) recognized as suitable according to current legislation.

The Examining Committee will assess whether international titles (e.g. Bachelor) fit the requirements to access the master course.

Language requirements

Evidence of English language proficiency to at least Common European Framework (CEFR) B2 level is required.

This requirement can be satisfied through:

The certification has to be issued no longer than 2 years prior to the deadline for application.

These certificates are not necessary for those who are native English speakers, or for those who hold a Bachelor's Degree obtained in a University of an English speaking country or fully delivered in English.

Applicants who do not hold a valid B2 English certificate will be assessed on the required level of English during the interview.

Assessment of personal knowledge and skills

The Committee will interview the candidates to assess their level of  preparation in relation to a defined threshold of knowledge preparatory to address the training issues of the Master's Degree Course, as defined by the Call for applications.

Mandatory bibliography: 

  • Banich, M. T. & Compton R. J. (2018) Cognitive Neuroscience, 4th Edition. Cambridge University Press. Chapters 1 and 2.

  • Zelazo, P. D. (Ed.). (2013). The Oxford Handbook of Developmental Psychology, Vol. 1: Body and Mind. Oxford University Press. Chapters 1 and 2. 

  • Bech, P. (2016). Measurement-based care in mental disorders. New York: Springer. Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.
  • Brown, R. (2010) Prejudice: Its Social Psychology, 2nd Edition, Wyley. Chapters 2 and 3.

Application procedure

Please read carefully the Call for applications attached to this page for the details about procedures and requisites. There are also specific requirements if:

  • If you are a prospective student with a non-Italian degree title (regardless of your citizenship): please read the specific information at this link
  • If you are a non-EU citizen resident abroad: please read the information at this link

To be admitted to the programme you need to meet specific curricular and personal preparation requirements.

In order to apply to the intake, you must upload on Studenti Online:

- copy of a valid identity document (front and back);

- for qualifications obtained outside Italy: a degree certificate issued from your University with all the exams and grades obtained, number of credits (if available) with a translation in case the document is not in English. For qualifications obtained in an EU country, candidates can upload the Diploma Supplement. For qualifications obtained in Italy: a degree certificate and a transcript of records, or a self-declaration with exams and grades;

- B2 language certification if available.

If you meet the curricular requirements, you will undergo an online interview in english which will assess your preparation.

The Committee will assess the adequacy of your preparation. If you are eligible, you can proceed with the Matriculation.

Application deadlines

First Intake is for non-EU candidates with residency abroad, EU candidates and non-EU candidates with equivalent status who already hold a First Cycle Degree (e.g. Bachelor)

Opening of online applications (Studenti Online): April 11, 2023

Closing of online applications: May 12, 2023 at 13pm italian time

List of candidates admitted to the interview: May 29, 2023

Online interviews: June 5 and 6, 2023

Publication of recruited students: June 15, 2023

Candidates who are not evaluated as eligible for the master course after the interview cannot apply to the second Intake.

 

Second Intake is for EU candidates and non-EU candidates with equivalent status ONLY who already hold a First Cycle Degree or will be able to obtain the Degree within December 28, 2023

Opening of online applications (Studenti Online): May 29, 2023

Closing of online applications: August 23, 2023 at 13pm italian time

List of candidates admitted to the interview: August 30, 2023

Online interviews: September 4 and 5, 2023

Publication of recruited students: September 14, 2023

 

Evaluation criteria

The maximum score is 30 points and the minimum score to be admitted to the study course is 21/30.

The overall results of both tests will be published on Studenti Online .

This publication will represent the only means of legal advertising on the outcome of the interview. The negative result of the interview precludes enrolment in the Master Degree Program.

If you pass the interview, please check the Call for applications to know how to enrol and the deadlines.

If you are an international student you shall immediately get in touch with the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your home country and apply to the Pre-enrolment procedure via the Universitaly portal.

You should also apply to obtain the entry visa to Italy for study  purposes (“studio- immatricolazione università”) and the documents concerning value and authenticity of your foreign qualification.

Tuition Fee Amounts

Tuition fees are calculated based on the 2023 ISEE value with special subsidies in relation to the right to higher education. First year students with an ISEE value up to a specific threshold benefit from full exemption; the relevant ISEE threshold will be released by the end of May 2023. Above this limit, tuition fees are calculated progressively.

The ISEE value must be submitted, even if you have not enrolled in the Degree Programme, by 30 October 2023, at 6:00pm (or by 15 November 2023, at 6:00pm, paying a €100 penalty) accessing ER-GO Online Services, alternatively you will have to pay the full amount.

If you are an international student, verify how your tuition fees will be calculated according to your country of origin and the country where your family has income and assets.

Read all information about tuition fees and exemptions.

Matriculation

After you have checked that all the admission requirements have been met, you can enrol on  Studenti Online:

  1. fill in the application for matriculation with the required information and attach a passport photo in digital format;
  2. pay the first instalment of your tuition fees;
  3. follow the instructions to complete the procedure which you will find on Studenti Online according to your profile.