Psychology is a discipline whose goal is to understand and solve problems of an individual, a group or a whole society.
Psychological knowledge and skills are necessary for a profession as a
psychologist as well as for many other professions, especially those in
which one has to adapt to many challenges related to human mental life
and behavior.
In Poland and in Europe in order to work as a
psychologist one has to complete five years of studies majoring in
Psychology. The five years of studies can be accomplished by graduating
from a ”3 + 2” program or a 5-year long-cycle program. The ”3 + 2”
program refers to a Bachelor’s Degree (3 years) and a Master’s Degree (2
years). The 5-year long-cycle program refers to a course of studies
that is not divided into two stages.
Completing either a Bachelor’s Degree (3 yrs.) in Psychology or
a Master’s Degree (2 yrs.) in Psychology will equip a student with
knowledge and skills needed in many areas of work such as human
resources or social services, but achieving either level of education
will not be sufficient to practice independently as a psychologist.
Completing both a Bachelor’s Degree (3 yrs.) in Psychology and
a Master’s Degree (2 yrs.) in Psychology or a 5-year long-cycle program
in Psychology will equip students with competencies that form a
foundation (together with practical experience) for professional
practice as a psychologist.
Psychology at SWPS University is an undergraduate degree lasting three years, delivered in English in the Polish capital on weekdays. It is built for curious people who want evidence-based tools for understanding why individuals behave the way they do.
The degree sets out to connect scientific theory with everyday professional practice. Early on you meet the foundations: how we think, how we feel, and what makes each personality unique. Biological Foundations of Human Behavior and Introduction to Psychometrics sit next to social psychology, which asks how culture shapes experience. Later you see psychology applied in clinical health, psychopathology, education and modern workplaces. Statistics and methodology prepare you to do research yourself, and group projects return in every year of study. The curriculum follows the EuroPsy standard created by the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations, and you study in a multicultural community in Warsaw, a city known for its green spaces and safety.
Where the degree can lead
Based on the programme pages at swps.pl.
