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Postgraduate Psychology (MSc)

Lviv Polytechnic National University
Lviv
Institute for Law, Psychology, and Innovative Science

Entrance Exam Description

During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exams that evaluate the level of study-language and specialty exam.
The exams can be conducted online. In order to validate the entrant’s person, exams taken remotely are recorded on video, as is the person verification process. The recording is archived for at least five years on University’s grounds and the link to that recording is available in the united base of Ministry of Education of Ukraine.

Program Structure

Year 1
Semester 1: Contemporary Psychological Theories; Research Methods & Statistics I (quantitative + SPSS/R); Psychometrics & Test Theory (reliability, validity, norms); Counseling Theories & Skills I (interviewing, case formulation); Ethics & Professional Standards in Psychology; Elective 1 (choose e.g., Health Psychology / Organizational Psychology)
Semester 2: Research Methods & Statistics II (multivariate, qualitative methods); Psychodiagnostics & Assessment (clinical/organizational batteries, reporting); Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience / Psychophysiology; Evidence-Based Interventions (CBT and related approaches); Applied Field Practicum I (supervised); Elective 2 (e.g., Educational Psychology / Cross-Cultural Psychology).

Year 2
Semester 3: Advanced Topics & Electives (pick 2–3): Crisis Intervention; UX/Behavioral Research; Occupational Health; Family Systems; E-health & Digital Tools; Applied Field Practicum II (clinical/organizational placement); Research Seminar & Master’s Thesis with Defense.

Overview

Study contemporary psychological theories, evidence-based assessment, and counseling methods.
Train in research design, statistics, and ethics for clinical and organizational contexts.
Practice interviewing, psychodiagnostics, and intervention planning with supervised practicums.
Explore special topics: health psychology, organizational/HR psychology, and digital tools in practice.
Complete an applied research project and a master’s thesis.
Main edge: a practice-oriented MSc inside a technical university ecosystem—strong research training plus hands-on psychodiagnostics and exposure to tech-enabled methods (analytics, e-health, HRIS) that translate directly into real-world settings.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as counseling or clinical psychologists in healthcare settings (subject to national licensing/registration).

Apply now! Academic year 2026/27
Application deadline
31 Oct 2026 19:57
Studies commence
01 September 2026
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