International Bachelor in Psychology
Erasmus University Rotterdam - Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Is this the program you're looking for?
Do you strive to understand why humans behave the way they do? Find out if the International Bachelor in Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right choice for you!
The study program in a nutshell
We emphasize both a theoretical and practical approach to a wide range of psychology subjects such as cognition, learning, addiction, and motivation.
What does this study entail?
- We emphasize both a theoretical and practical approach to a wide range of psychology subjects such as cognition, learning, addiction, motivation, etc.;
- We make use of small-scale and activating forms of education, which enables you to study more efficiently;
- You are a part of a group of approximately 200 international students. Not only do you get to mingle with students from all corners of the world, but you will also interact with Dutch students during tutorials.
What you will learn
Within our Psychology program, we educate using small-scale and activating forms of education. In small groups, you will analyze real-life problems by looking for information in books, journals, and digital media.
Curriculum
First year
During the bachelor programme in Psychology, you will learn about all the subject areas related to the field. In the first year, you will gain a good overview of all of the disciplines. Together with your peers you will learn and discuss the various theories and concepts related to a certain type of behaviour. In addition, you will learn practical psychological skills which are required to handle this behaviour. For example during your ‘Personality Psychology’ course, you will investigate as to why our personalities make us behave in different ways. Parallel to this, you will undergo, analyse and report on personality questionnaires as part of the ‘Psychodiagnostics’ practical. In other words, what you learn throughout the course is applied in the practical meetings, gearing you up for working life.
You will also follow classes in statistics, research methods and practical skills. You will learn, for instance, how you have to conduct professional conversations and how to observe people. Furthermore, you will learn how to conduct experiments. Sometimes, you will act as a test subject yourself.
Second and third year
In the second year, you will attend more advanced courses in the various fields of psychology. In the second year, you will attend more advanced courses in the various fields of psychology. After your BA2 year, you will have familiarised yourself with all the subareas of psychology.
In the third year, you will have more freedom to choose subjects you are particularly interested in. In the first half of this year, you will choose the subjects you want to take in your minor and as (an) elective(s). You can also spend this time at a foreign university or another faculty. You will thus have the opportunity to explore topics beyond the realm of psychology. This can help you to choose your major and thereafter the career you wish to pursue.
In the second half of the third year, you will specialise in the area of psychology that most appeals to you. The courses you will follow will prepare you for a master programme. You will conclude your Bachelor’s degree with a thesis in which you address a psychological issue in a scientific manner.
Bachelor 1
Block 1
- Social Psychology: People in Groups
- Practical: PBL Skills
Block 2
- Personality Psychology: Differences Between People
- Practical Psychodiagnostics
- Practical Presentation Skills
Block 3
- Statistics I: An Introduction
- Practical: Statistics
Block 4
- Biological Psychology: The Human Body
- Practical: Neuropsychological Diagnostics
Block 5
- Developmental Psychology: Changing Man
- Practical: Testing Children
Block 6
- Clinical Psychology: Normal or Abnormal?
- Practical Communication Skills I
Block 7
- Organisational Psychology: Working Man
- Practical: Scientific Writing Skills I - Part A
Block 8
- Educational Psychology: Human Man
Bachelor 2
Block 1
- Cognitive Psychology: Thinking and Remembering
- Practical Psychological Experiments
Block 2
- Statistics II: Explaining and Predicting
- Practical Statistics II
- Practical Observation Skills
Block 3
- History and Methods of Psychology
- Practical: Ethics Debating
Block 4
- Brain and Cognition: Perception
- Practical: Experimental Research in Psychology
Block 5
- Psychometrics: An Introduction
- Practical Psychometrics: An Introduction
Block 6
- Clinical Psychology: Anxiety and Stress
- Practical: Communication skills II
Block 7
- Developmental Psychology: From Infancy to Old Age
- Practical: Scientific Writing skills II
Block 8
- Organizational Psychology: Performance at Work
- Practical: Training for Trainers
Bachelor 3: Specialisation in Brain and Cognition
Block 1
- Minor / Exchange
Block 2
- Minor / Exchange
Block 3
- Elective / Exchange
Block 4
- Foundations of Cognitive Brain Research
- Practicum: Performing Replications of Psychological Research
Block 5
- Memory
Block 6
- The Brain
- Practical: Brain Anatomy
Block 7
- Bachelor Thesis
Block 8
- Bachelor Thesis
Bachelor 3: Specialisation in Clinical Psychology
Block 1
- Minor / Exchange
Block 2
- Minor / Exchange
Block 3
- Elective / Exchange
Block 4
- Depression and Psychosis
- Practical: Psychodiagnostics
Block 5
- Eating, Sex and Other Needs
- Practical: Anamnesis
Block 6
- Neuropsychology
- Practical: Neuropsychological Diagnostics II
Block 7
- Bachelor Thesis
Block 8
- Bachelor Thesis
Bachelor 3: Specialisation in Education and Development
Block 1
- Minor / Exchange
Block 2
- Minor / Exchange
Block 3
- Elective / Exchange
Block 4
- Learning and Instruction in Schools
- Practical: Psychodiagnostics
Block 5
- Engines for Learning
- Practical: Educational Psychology in Practice
Block 6
- Understanding DLYIXSEA & DY5C4LCUL14
- Practical: Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities
Block 7
- Bachelor Thesis
Block 8
- Bachelor Thesis
Bachelor 3: Specialisation in Organisational Psychology
Block 1
- Minor / Exchange
Block 2
- Minor / Exchange
Block 3
- Elective / Exchange
Block 4
- Leadership & Coaching
- Practical: Psychodiagnostics
Block 5
- Organisational Psychology
- Practical: Organisational Diagnosis
Block 6
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Practical: Organisational Diagnosis I
Block 7
- Bachelor Thesis
Block 8
- Bachelor Thesis
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Ideal Students
Is this the right program for you?
- Through theory and practice, you will learn about a wide range of subjects in psychology, such as cognition, learning, addiction, motivation, and normal and abnormal behavior.
- By choosing Rotterdam, you choose active learning.
- Class discussion will strengthen your bond with fellow students and help you succeed in your studies.
- During practical sessions, you will also develop skills that are useful in your career
Career Opportunities
Opportunities after graduating
Studying psychology gives you a multitude of opportunities for your future career. You can, for example, become a trainer, selection and assessment advisor, HR consultant, coach, or occupational health professional. Graduates of this program also become researchers at companies and organizations, such as educational consultancies, school inspection services, or research agencies.
Furthermore, a master's degree in Psychology provides you with a solid basis to pursue a PhD. Moreover, the faculty offers workshops based on the needs of the students in case of career development.
If you want to become a clinical psychologist or health care professional, it is important to realize that a bachelor's and a master's degree are insufficient. In the Netherlands, postdoctoral training for clinical psychologists is required. If you want to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist in another country, there might be different requirements. These requirements are usually determined by psychologists' national associations. If you are interested in working within the clinical sector in the Netherlands, then learning the Dutch language is an absolute prerequisite.