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The University of Ngaoundéré
Master Academic

Master’s Degree in Psychology and Guidance

Faculty of Education Psychology and Guidance

Duration
2 years (4 semesters, including research and dissertation writing)
Entry at
M1, M2
Field of study
Psychologie et Sciences de l’Orientation

Overview

A research Master’s organised into three specialisations: Social Psychology, Clinical Psychopathology and Guidance Sciences. It builds on the department’s approach, which links psychology to educational issues: learning, learning disorders and difficulties in adjusting to school, motivation, career guidance and job placement. The second year includes research and dissertation writing.

Admission

Required qualification
Licence (Bachelor’s degree); a pass certificate is accepted
Entry levels
M1M2

Admission requirements

Online pre-registration at https://un-registration.univ-ndere.cm, followed by submission of the complete paper file to the Faculty’s Registry (Service de la Scolarité).

**Master 1 – required documents:**

  • a pre-registration application form completed by the candidate;
  • two certified true copies of the birth certificate, issued less than three months earlier;
  • two certified true copies of the BAC/GCE A Level certificate and two of its transcript, or of any equivalent qualification;
  • one certified true copy of the Probatoire;
  • one certified true copy of the BEPC/GCE O Level or any equivalent qualification;
  • a sworn statement signed at the police station;
  • four 4×4 photographs bearing on the back the candidate’s full name, programme, nationality, region of origin, date and place of birth, cycle and level;
  • the receipt for the pre-registration and medical examination fees (10,000 FCFA);
  • a photocopy of the national identity card or an equivalent document;
  • the medical clearance issued by the doctor of the University of Ngaoundéré Medical and Social Centre;
  • a stamped A4 envelope and a cardboard folder, both bearing the candidate’s address.
  • a certified true copy of the academic transcripts.

**Master 2 – admission by selection.** Required documents:

  • a registration application form signed by the supervisors;
  • a certified true copy of the birth certificate, issued less than three months earlier;
  • a certified true copy of the Licence (Bachelor’s) degree certificate or pass certificate;
  • a certified true copy of the Master 1 transcript, or of the Maîtrise certificate or pass certificate;
  • a certified true copy of the Master 2 selection decision;
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • a letter of recommendation signed by a supervisor;
  • a Master’s project approved by the supervisors, no longer than 10 pages;
  • a sworn statement signed at the police station;
  • four annotated 4×4 photographs;
  • the receipt for the pre-registration and medical examination fees (10,000 FCFA);
  • a photocopy of the national identity card or an equivalent document;
  • the medical clearance issued by the University Medical and Social Centre (CMS);
  • a stamped A4 envelope and a cardboard folder bearing the candidate’s address;
  • any other document shedding light on the candidate’s academic and professional career.

Career opportunities

  • School psychologist
  • Social worker (in particular at the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family)
  • Employment adviser supporting job placement
  • Guidance counsellor
  • Human resource management specialist

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