Programme

Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Science
Length of the programme
48 months
ECTS credits
240
Level of qualification
Bachelor
Mode
Part-time
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
School
  • School of Social Studies
Locations
  • Groningen
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Applied Psychology

Profile of the programme

The bachelor’s programme Applied Psychology comprises a programme of 240 ECs (a first-year programme of 60 ECs and a main phase programme of 180 ECs). The programme comprises a major and a minor. The major is composed of compulsory and elective units. Additionally, students choose a minor (30 ECs) that allows them to specialise in a chosen field or to broaden their generic or subject-specific knowledge and skills. The programme is composed of five practice-oriented semesters (30 ECs) and a work placement (30 ECs). Applied Psychology graduates are able to assess and modify behaviour and set up practical interventions for intrapersonal and interpersonal issues using applied research methods, psychological theories, methods and techniques and displaying a professional attitude.

Learning outcomes

The degree programme equips the student with the competences required of a professional in the field of Applied Psychology. These are:
  1. Assessment of behaviour. The student has learnt to set up and execute psycho-diagnostic research. This includes cataloguing, analysing and interpreting problems concerning behaviour.
  2. Modification of behaviour. The student has learnt to assess needs for development, education and/or change, and to create a programme aimed at improving functionality. Students learn to modify behaviour methodologically through coaching, training or counselling.
  3. Research. The student has learnt how to set up and execute research, and is able to utilise existing research by trained psychologists for practical purposes.
  4. Counselling. The student has learnt to formulate, on the basis of (problem) analysis, easily understandable recommendations regarding interventions in human behaviour.
  5. Cooperation. The student has learnt to cooperate in the design and execution of psychological services and in the service of professional development.
  6. Professionalisation. The student has learnt to improve their own professional conduct by examining the effectiveness of their practice and reflecting on this and other aspects of their performance.

Programme

Applied Psychologycredits

The basics of psychology of the indivdual 30

The basics of psychology of the group and society 30

Psychology of the group - group interventions 30

Psychology of the individual – coaching and assessing 30

Changing Human Behaviour in Society 30

Developing Assessmentmeasures 30

Elective Semester 30

Work Placement 30

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