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Master
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Cultural Psychology (Psychology)

Career prospects

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 cultural psychologists work?

Explore some examples of professions: 

I have explored, both in therapy and research, how intercultural couples can navigate emotional differences. That’s where cultural psychology becomes vital. Michael, researcher and intercultural couples' therapist
Youth welfare has to act quickly to protect children, but we need cultural sensitivity. Sometimes, what we see as helpful through a Western lens might make things worse. Mariama, social worker at a youth welfare facility in Germany
Fields of work
  • 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) 
  • (International) companies/organisations
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: ERG Project Coordinator – UCB, Brussels 
    • Intersectionality and Diversity Coordinator - Taste Before You Waste, Amsterdam 
  • Education
    • Psychology teacher – VU  
    • Assistant Professor of Social Psychology – UvA 
    • Academic Teacher/Trainer - VUmc School of Medical Sciences 
  • NGO's
    • Human Rights Talk Moderator - Amnesty International 
    • Project Research, Learning & Development - Stichting voor Interculturele Participatie en Integratie (SIPI), Amsterdam 
  • 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
  • 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.

UvA Student Careers Centre

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.  

Everything for your career development
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.