Students at their graduation ceremony

Career prospects Double degree in Cross-Cultural Economic Psychology

After completing the Double degree in Cross-Cultural Economic Psychology you will be able to conduct theoretical and applied research in the areas of social, cultural and economic psychology. Because of your international experience at two universities, and your professional experience as a result of the internship, your prospects on the job market are favorable.

Knowledge and skills

After completing this Master’s program, you will be able to conduct theoretical and applied research in the areas of social and economic psychology and develop tools and interventions to solve practical problems and study their effectiveness. Because of your experience at the University of Osnabrück, you will develop a cross-cultural perspective on Economic Psychology or Work and Organizational Psychology.

Recent placements include:

  • PhD student
  • Corporate Recruiter at ASML
  • Global Marketing Project Manager - The Tea Company by Unilever Food Solutions
  • Trainer
  • Brand & Marketing Manager at Studio100
  • Julia

    Julia Rotzinger

    PhD student, University of Zurich

    "The group assignments helped me gain insights into various company cultures and their challenges and opportunities. It was a good balance of theory and practice."

Typical starting positions after graduation:

Work and Organizational PsychologyEconomic Psychology
  • Psychologist 
  • Recruiter 
  • Researcher 
  • Trainer/coach 
  • Policy Advisor 
  • Career Counselor 
  • Work Reintegration Counselor 
  • Consultant  
  • Diagnostician 
  • Teacher / Education Expert 
  • HR Manager 
  • HR Advisor 
  • Marketing Advisor 
  • Marketing Researcher 
  • Project Manager 
  • Teacher 
  • Researcher 
  • Policy Advisor 
  • Trainer/Coach 
  • Consultant 

Alumni facts

  • 3.6 months on average until first paid job
  • 77% of graduates find a job within 6 months after graduation
  • 86% is (very) satisfied with the Master's program
  • Gross monthly income one year after graduation: € 2,235

National Alumni Survey, 2021 | n = 13 

After your Master's

Your transition to the labor market

We help you prepare for your transition to the labor market by offering a number of career services:

  • Coaching, support and training courses offered by our Student Career Services to improve your employability and communication skills.

  • Dedicated Career Services Officers who can give you individual career guidance or help you to find interesting and relevant internships.

  • Familiarize yourself with the labor market and meet potential employers by participating in several career events, which are organized every year in collaboration with the study associations.

  • To those who wish to discover and develop their entrepreneurial talent, we offer education and support services.

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Working in the Netherlands after graduation

After obtaining a Master’s degree in the Netherlands, non-EEA students can apply for a residence permit under the Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons’ scheme. This allows you to spend a period of up to twelve months in the Netherlands to find employment.

Interested in the Double degree in Cross-Cultural Economic Psychology?

Check your eligibility and the deadlines for application