Program Structure Overview
Our program gradually guides students from core foundations to real-world application and independent research. Each semester builds essential academic skills, broad psychological knowledge, and meaningful practical experience. Students learn directly from researchers and practitioners, gaining a complete understanding of what psychology is, how it is studied, and how it is used to improve people’s lives.
In the first year, students develop a strong academic base and learn how psychologists study mind and behavior. Courses introduce major areas of psychology — from cognitive processes and development to biological and evolutionary bases of behavior. Students gain essential academic and research skills, exploring topics such as statistics, anatomy, philosophy, and sociology while learning how to think, read, and write like a psychologist.
The second year focuses on individual differences, relationships, and mental health. Students study personality, social interaction, learning in educational settings, and the full range of psychological disorders — from everyday difficulties to severe clinical conditions. They also advance their research competencies through hands-on methodology training and field excursions to real psychological workplaces.
In the final year, students explore psychology in action. They discover how psychology works in organizations, courts, health care, and everyday well-being. Students participate in research, complete field practice or internships with experienced professionals, and begin working on their bachelor’s thesis under supervision. The degree culminates in an independent research project demonstrating their academic and professional growth.
Throughout the program, you can shape your studies to match your interests and future goals by choosing from a wide range of elective courses. Electives allow you to explore new areas of psychology, deepen your knowledge in selected fields, and strengthen practical, methodological, and research skills, while following your curiosity.
Elective courses include, among others, topics such as positive psychology, sport psychology, occupational well-being, mindfulness, self-regulated learning, and cross-cultural and comparative psychology. You can also choose more specialized and applied courses, for example focusing on neuropsychological and educational assessment and diagnostics, psychological correlates of EEG, psychology of negotiation, data science, or interdisciplinary courses addressing contemporary issues, including climate change, terrorism, populism, and gender (in)equality.
The elective offer is regularly updated and allows you to broaden your perspective, build expertise, and design a study profile that reflects who you are and where you want to go.
Courses and Descriptions
1st semester
This course helps students transition into academic life while building essential communication and self-reflection skills. Through hands-on activities, they learn how to express emotions, give constructive feedback, and understand others in social interactions. The course also strengthens academic competencies such as study strategies and basic writing. By the end, students feel confident engaging both personally and academically.
Students learn the foundations of statistical reasoning used throughout psychological research. The course introduces ways to describe data, identify patterns, and interpret quantitative information. Emphasis is placed on understanding how statistics support evidence-based conclusions. By the end, students can confidently work with basic statistical tools.
Students gain an overview of the body’s major systems and the genetic principles that shape human functioning. The course highlights biological processes relevant to behavior, cognition, and mental health. It helps students understand the physical foundations on which psychological processes unfold. This knowledge supports later courses in neuropsychology, health psychology, and clinical psychology.
This course traces how psychology evolved from philosophical speculation into a modern scientific discipline. Students meet the major schools of thought, influential theorists, and shifts that shaped current approaches. The course shows how ideas develop, change, and build on one another. It helps students appreciate psychology’s intellectual roots and future directions.
This course introduces key theories explaining how people grow and change through life. Students explore the interplay of biological, cognitive, and social influences on development, gaining a structured understanding of early-life milestones. Through lectures and seminars, they learn how developmental processes shape personality, behavior, and learning. The course provides a foundation for studying development across the lifespan.
Students explore how the mind perceives, remembers, learns, and solves problems, discovering the foundations of cognitive science. The course highlights the theories and research that define general psychology as the core of all psychological disciplines. It also introduces approaches for studying mental processes scientifically. Students leave with a strong conceptual map of how basic psychological phenomena work.
This seminar equips students with the essential tools for successful university study and scholarly work. They learn how to write academic texts, search and evaluate digital information sources, cite correctly, and communicate research clearly and ethically. The course also supports self-reflection, feedback, and presentation skills. It lays the groundwork for confident, professional academic performance.
2nd semester
Building on the basics, this course teaches students how to test hypotheses, evaluate results, and apply statistical models in psychology. They learn to choose appropriate quantitative methods and interpret findings critically. The course strengthens their ability to analyze real research data. It prepares them for more advanced empirical work and their thesis.
Continuing from the first course, students examine development from adolescence through adulthood and ageing. They learn how identity, relationships, work, and societal contexts influence life paths. The course highlights both continuity and change across the lifespan. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of human development in its full complexity.
This course deepens students’ understanding of core mental processes, from perception and memory to decision-making and consciousness. It presents major theories and research in general psychology as well as the methodological principles behind studying mental phenomena. Students learn how psychological laws are discovered and how different approaches explain thinking, emotion, and motivation. The course builds a strong theoretical foundation for later work in applied psychology.
This course introduces how societies shape people’s beliefs, choices, and interactions. Students learn key sociological concepts, theories, and methods that help them understand social influences on behavior. It encourages them to connect individual experiences with broader cultural and institutional forces. This perspective enriches their understanding of psychology in real-world contexts.
This course explores how the nervous system generates behavior, thought, and emotion. Students learn about neural pathways, brain organization, and physiological processes underlying key psychological functions. The course also connects neurophysiological mechanisms to real-world psychological phenomena. It provides a biological foundation essential for understanding mind–brain relations.
This course introduces fundamental philosophical ideas that shaped the social sciences and humanities. Students engage with major thinkers, big questions, and classic texts, learning how philosophical reasoning influences psychological inquiry. The course encourages critical thinking, debate, and reflection on core issues such as ethics, knowledge, and human nature. It provides a broader intellectual context for studying psychology.
3rd semester
This course introduces the main categories of mental disorders and the principles used to classify and understand them. Students learn how symptoms, syndromes, and underlying mechanisms are identified across diagnostic systems. The course covers everything from psychoses and mood disorders to neurodevelopmental and stress-related conditions. It provides essential conceptual tools for later clinical work.
Going beyond general concepts, this course examines specific disorders in greater depth, including personality disorders, developmental disorders, organic conditions, and addiction-related syndromes. Students learn to analyze complex symptom patterns and understand their psychological and biological foundations. Practical examples help them connect diagnostic categories to real cases. The course strengthens diagnostic thinking and clinical sensitivity.
Students learn how psychological principles support learning, motivation, and development in school settings. The course covers assessment, individual differences, and the role of school psychologists in supporting students and teachers. Practical examples illustrate how theory informs interventions. It prepares students to understand educational challenges through a psychological lens.
Students are introduced to scientific theories that explain why people think, feel, and behave differently. The course explores personality structure, development, and individual differences—from traits and abilities to motivation and the self. Through practical assignments, they learn to create psychological portraits and reflect on personality dynamics. The course builds a foundation for later diagnostic and clinical work.
This course explores how people think, feel, and act in social situations, from everyday interactions to crowd behavior. Students learn foundational theories of social influence, group dynamics, social perception, prosocial behavior, and conformity. Through lectures and applied seminar activities, they examine classic studies and contemporary research to understand why individuals behave differently in groups. The course provides a clear conceptual system for studying social behavior and its psychological mechanisms.
This course introduces students to the logic of scientific inquiry in psychology. They learn about experimental and non-experimental designs, measurement, validity, and ethical research practices. Emphasis is placed on how psychologists formulate questions and select methods to answer them. Students gain essential skills for planning and evaluating empirical studies.
4th semester
During a week-long series of visits to professional psychological workplaces, students experience firsthand how psychology is practiced across clinical, educational, occupational, and social settings. They observe real diagnostic, counseling, and therapeutic procedures and meet professionals working with diverse client groups. The course expands their understanding of applied psychology and helps them imagine future career paths. A short reflective report consolidates their insights.
This course takes students deeper into personality functioning by examining key personality types—from healthy patterns to clinically relevant ones. They learn to recognize subtle characteristics, distinguish behavior patterns, and connect them to broader theories. Emphasis is placed on practical observation and the ability to describe personality in nuanced ways. These skills strengthen students’ readiness for clinical and diagnostic training.
Students discover how people influence one another in relationships, groups, and cultural contexts. The course covers major theories and classic findings on communication, emotion, conflict, aggression, attraction, and socialization. Seminars highlight current research and real-life applications. Students gain an integrated understanding of how social forces shape human behavior.
Students deepen their methodological competence through hands-on work with psychological research. They learn how to design studies, collect data, critique research, and prepare for their own thesis projects. The course emphasizes the variety of approaches used in psychology, from qualitative methods to experimental designs. It strengthens both analytic skills and ethical awareness in research.
This course explores how the nervous system produces experience and behavior. Students learn about brain functions, neural communication, sensory processing, and the physiological bases of emotion, learning, and consciousness. Through practical tasks and seminar activities, they connect biological mechanisms with psychological phenomena and assessment methods. The course builds essential skills for understanding the mind–brain relationship.
This course teaches students how to search academic literature, structure arguments, and write clearly in APA style. They work on a larger term paper, receiving feedback as they refine their ideas and academic voice. Seminars focus on developing strong reasoning and the ability to communicate research effectively. Students finish with practical skills essential for all future coursework and their thesis.
This course guides students through the early stages of planning their bachelor’s thesis. They learn how to select a topic, define research questions, and understand the structure and requirements of academic work. Seminars help them clarify expectations and prepare for collaboration with supervisors. By the end, they are ready to begin developing their thesis project.
5th semester
This course explores how people behave, collaborate, and thrive in workplaces. Students learn about motivation, leadership, teamwork, and well-being, gaining insight into what makes organizations function effectively. Real-world examples illustrate how psychological principles improve employee experience and organizational culture. The course offers practical tools for understanding modern work environments.
Students examine the psychological processes behind criminal behavior and the functioning of the legal system. The course introduces offender profiling, victimology, and assessment practices used in forensic settings. Through examples from applied psychology, students see how theory informs work with individuals and institutions in the justice system. It is an engaging introduction to one of psychology’s most dynamic applied fields.
This course introduces students to the psychology of sexuality, covering sexual development, identity, behavior, and intimate relationships. It presents key scientific theories and contemporary research in a clear and accessible way. Students learn how biological, psychological, and cultural factors shape sexual experience across the lifespan. The course offers a grounded, evidence-based understanding of a core dimension of human life.
This course teaches students how psychological tests are created, evaluated, and used in research and practice. They learn key principles such as reliability, validity, standardization, and score interpretation. Through practical activities, students explore how tests measure abilities, traits, and behaviors. The course builds essential skills for assessment and research in psychology.
Students develop and refine their thesis proposal through structured assignments and consultations. The course supports them in designing their research, planning methodology, and preparing for ethical and organizational requirements. It bridges the gap between initial ideas and the final research process. Students complete the course with a clear, workable plan for their bachelor’s thesis.
This course gives students real experience in psychological workplaces and exposes them to different forms of professional practice. Internships are carried out under the supervision of fully qualified psychologists with at least five years of experience, allowing students to observe balanced work in assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, and other psychological activities. Students typically spend a minimum of one week in a cooperating institution, gaining up to 20 creditable hours of hands-on learning.
6th semester
Students discover how psychological factors influence physical health, illness, and coping. The course examines stress, lifestyle, patient experience, and the mind–body connection. It highlights how psychologists contribute to prevention, treatment, and health promotion. Students gain a clear understanding of the role of psychology in supporting well-being across contexts.
This course offers an overview of clinical psychology as a profession and scientific discipline. Students learn about psychological assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and major psychotherapeutic approaches. The course covers topics such as addiction, psychosomatics, pain, and suicide through real case examples. By the end, students understand how clinical psychologists work with individuals, families, and groups in health-care settings.
Building on the first course, students explore more advanced topics in sexual behavior, identity, and functioning. The course deepens their understanding of the diversity of sexual experiences and the psychological mechanisms underlying them. Emphasis is placed on empirical research and real-world applicability. Students finish with a nuanced, scientifically informed view of human sexuality.
Students gain firsthand experience with the research process by participating in ongoing psychological studies. They are introduced to diverse research topics, methods, and ethical principles through active engagement with researchers. The practicum strengthens their understanding of how psychological knowledge is produced. It prepares them for conducting their own empirical work.
Under the guidance of a supervisor, students complete an independent research project that demonstrates their ability to think critically, apply psychological theory, and use appropriate research methods. They analyze data, interpret findings, and present their results in a structured academic format. The thesis represents the culmination of their studies and showcases their readiness for further academic or professional development.