Programme-specific document instructions
Additional information for students applying for the Master of Science Programme in Psychology
In addition to the documents supporting your basic and programme-specific eligibility, you must submit the document 'Applicant Summary and Statement of Purpose' when you apply for this programme. Make sure to carefully consider our profile, follow the instructions stated, and fill out the document 'Applicant Summary and Statement of Purpose'. You will find the document below.
Instructions for the ‘Application Summary and Statement of Purpose’ document
In the application summary, please indicate your name, application number/date of birth, country of your BSc/BA degree, university name, required local credits (or study hours), required years, average grades if applicable, and clarify your transcripts regarding courses in methodology and statistics. Please upload any additional course description (syllabus) that you wish to include with your transcripts.
In the statement of purpose, you have the opportunity to provide more detailed information on your academic reasons and interests by:
• specifying the reasons why you are applying to the Master's programme in Psychology at Lund University and how it can benefit you
• providing a draft research proposal
About the Statement of purpose
The statement of purpose will be used in the selection process and is an important part of your application – it is your opportunity to show us who you are. We will consider carefully all your responses based on clarity, relevance, and scientific content.
You will find more information in the document Application Summary and Statement of Purpose (PDF). Read the instructions, write your answers in the document, save the document, and upload the document to your application account on University Admissions.
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FAQ for programme-specific documents
Below you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions on how to complete the ‘Applicant Summary and Statement of Purpose’ document for your master’s programme application.
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Sometimes the course name/module name does not fully reflect the content of the course. To show how the course relates to the specific requirements for the programme, you can submit a course/module syllabus/description as an appendix. Please upload it as a document (not just a link) to facilitate the reviewing process.
Yes! All applicants to the master’s programme in psychology should submit the document. The Applicant Summary and Statement of Purpose will be used in the selection process and is an important part of your application.
You choose the scope of each response, but they must not exceed the defined text box. Take some time to sharpen your Statement of Purpose and focus on the questions asked. We will read your answers carefully.
The statement is there to urge you to think of a research topic for your research proposal such that it both engages and expresses your interest and fits well with the expertise and ongoing research activity at the Department of Psychology at Lund University.
References refers to references relevant to the research proposal (e.g., research articles). Use the references you already have if you think that they are relevant for your research proposal. If you have more relevant references than can fit in the box, it is your decision to either delete some of the references or, if you consider them all to be highly relevant to your research proposal, upload a separate file. We will consider all uploaded documents.
All supporting documentation including the Application Summary and Statement of Purpose (PDF) needs to be submitted to University Admissions in Sweden.
About the University Admission
About the University Admission in Sweden Students wishing to study the Master's Programme in Psychology must apply online, using the national University Admissions in Sweden website called university admissions. All supporting documentation including the Application Summary and Statement of Purpose needs to be submitted to University Admissions in Sweden. Find out more about how to send in or upload your supporting documents at:
University Admissions in Sweden website
Apply to our Master's Programme
Psychology - Master of Science programme – Lund university
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When to apply
Check the dates and application process in our admissions section. – Lund university
Questions about the programme?
Contact our Programme coordinator for study guidance
Åsa Arvidsson
Phone: +46 (0)46-222 87 59
master [at] psy [dot] lu [dot] se (master[at]psy[dot]lu[dot]se)