Are you analytical, curious – and interested in how media and technology shape the way we think, feel, and behave? In the Master’s specialisation CS: Media Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you apply scientific insights to better understand the psychological effects of media and technology — and learn how to apply this knowledge in a professional context.
Digital media are everywhere: from social media and AI-based chat applications to games and streaming platforms. What does intensive media use do to our well-being? Why are AI applications so persuasive? Are social robots the future of healthcare and education — or not? During your studies, you gain scientific knowledge about media use, emotions, and cognition, and you learn to systematically analyse media technologies and investigate their effects.
Theory, research, and analysis in realistic assignments
In CS: Media Psychology, you combine scientific theory with analytical thinking and research skills in your courses and assignments. You work on realistic cases and current societal issues, sometimes in collaboration with external partners such as software developers or hospitals. In addition, you conduct scientific research on the psychological effects of media use, learning to substantiate how and why media influence attitudes, emotions, and behaviour.
Prefer to study CS: Media Psychology in Dutch? Then choose CW: Mediapsychologie.