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.
The Master's in Psychology at SWPS University in Warsaw is a two-year full-time programme taught in English, with classes from Monday to Friday. It suits graduates in psychology or a related field who want to choose between a clinical and a business-oriented route.
The programme treats psychology as a discipline that aims to understand and improve the functioning of individuals, groups and societies. Courses range from Principles of Applied Social Psychology and Social Neuroscience to Psychotherapy, Counselling Skills and Advanced Clinical Diagnosis. Lecturers who are also practitioners focus on cognitive and behavioural approaches and show how the theory is used in real situations. The clinical track meets the European EuroPsy standard of education and professional training in psychology.
You indicate your track when you apply, and the curriculum differs depending on the choice:
Professional laboratories give you access to equipment for psychophysiological and behavioural research, including an eye-tracker, an electroencephalograph, a galvanometer and electromyography equipment.
Clinical Psychology graduates can build careers in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, social work, neuropsychology or behaviour analysis, depending on their track and professional certification.
Business Psychology prepares you for human resource management, user experience design, diversity and inclusion, consulting, education, and work in academia and research institutes. An Office of Career Services supports students on this path.
Based on the programme pages at swps.pl.
