Psychology: Cultural Psychology (track)
Career prospects
With a degree in Cultural Psychology, you’ll be equipped with a powerful blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. There is an increasing demand for expertise in cultural psychology across diverse sectors. Whether you’re interested in research, government roles, NGOs, or other fields, your deep understanding of culture's impact on both the world and the mind will open doors to a variety of rewarding career opportunities.
Where do our graduates work?
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Research
- PhD candidate, researching ‘minority group membership and collective action’ - Eötvös Loránd University in cooperation with UvA
- PHD candidate - Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, Germany
- Research officer - International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)
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(International) companies/organisations
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: ERG Project Coordinator – UCB, Brussels
- Intersectionality and Diversity Coordinator - Taste Before You Waste, Amsterdam
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Education
- Psychology teacher – VU
- Assistant Professor of Social Psychology – UvA
- Academic Teacher/Trainer - VUmc School of Medical Sciences
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NGO's
- Human Rights Talk Moderator - Amnesty International
- Project Research, Learning & Development - Stichting voor Interculturele Participatie en Integratie (SIPI), Amsterdam
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Mental Health
- Campaign developer ‘demoralizing substance abuse among students’ - Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Intercultural Psychologist (individual therapy and group therapy) - Sinai Centre
- Youth welfare specialist - City of Hamburg, Germany
- Intercultural Psychologist - Forta Intercultureel Utrecht
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Government
- Advisor on migration-related issues - the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, the Netherlands
- Senior Advisor Patient Reported Measures - Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission, New Zealand
- Account holder – the Ministry of Justice and Security, the Netherlands
UvA Student Careers Centre
The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.
Your diploma is not a farewell
After graduating, you don't have to say goodbye to the University of Amsterdam! We are happy to help you develop your career. You can join the young alumni programme, which will assist you in mapping out your career. And as an alumnus, you can also still use the Student Careers Centre.
Allard Feddes about the career prospects
Allard Feddes about the career prospects
Allard Feddes, internship coordinator, tells you about the career prospects when you specialize in cultural psychology. As a cultural psychologist you have a cultural psychological perspective on the mind, the world and how individuals interact with the world.