General information
| Study programme title | Bachelor’s degree (BA) programme in Psychology (Single Honours) |
| Type of study programme | University |
| Form of study programme | Regular |
| Length | 3 years (6 semesters) |
| ECTS | 180 |
| Academic qualification | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology(univ. bacc. psych.) |
| Title and qualification code in the C.Q.F. Register | – |
| Method of completing studies | Passing all the exams, including the Final Exam. |
| Possibilities of continuing education | After completing the undergraduate programme, students can continue their studies at the Graduate level. For students who choose to continue their education at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in Rijeka, they can enrol on the M.A. in Psychology (Single Honours). |
| Employment possibilities | The competences that students acquire after completing their undergraduate studies are: • basic knowledge of psychological research methods, research design, statistical data analysis and measurement techniques, • knowledge about general psychology, the biological foundations of psychological processes, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology and social psychology, • general information about applied areas of psychology. In addition to acquiring this basic knowledge, the following specific and general/generic skills are also acquired: • skills related to the humanities (e.g. critical thinking, essay writing) and the natural sciences (hypothesis testing, statistical procedures); • specific skills – drafting a research outline, methods and measurements, statistics – which are also applicable to professions outside of psychology, • general skills – communication skills, numerical skills, critical thinking skills, use of information technology – which are also necessary for professional psychological work. As a result, the B.A. in Psychology offers the basis for working in a variety of other professional fields (media, information technology, marketing, market research and public opinion research, etc.). |
| Enrolment conditions | Further details about enrolment can be found at: Postani student |
Course list
Year 1
| Semester I | Semester II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Foundations of Behaviour and Experience | 5 ECTS | Biological Psychology | 8 ECTS |
| Ethics in Psychology | 2 ECTS | Sensations and Perception | 8 ECTS |
| Psychology Research Methodology | 5 ECTS | Psychology of Learning | 4 ECTS |
| Motivational Workshop | 1 ECTS | Statistics in Psychology | 6 ECTS |
| Using Computers in Psychology | 3 ECTS | Physical Education 2 | 1 ECTS |
| Introduction to Statistics in Psychology | 6 ECTS | Elective Courses | Min. 3 ECTS |
| Introduction to Psychology | 2 ECTS | ||
| Physical Education 1 | 1 ECTS | ||
| Elective Courses | Min. 5 ECTS |
Year 2
| Semester III | Semester IV | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicum in Experimental Psychology 1 | 7 ECTS | Intelligence | 3 ECTS |
| Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence | 8 ECTS | Cognitive psychology | 6 ECTS |
| Psychology of Communication | 5 ECTS | Practicum in Experimental psychology 2 | 7 ECTS |
| Theories of Measurement | 3 ECTS | Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 7 ECTS |
| Physical Education 3 | 1 ECTS | Physical Education 4 | 1 ECTS |
| Elective Courses | Min. 6 ECTS | Elective Courses | Min. 6 ECTS |
Year 3
| Semester V | Semester VI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Emotions | 6 ECTS | Evolutionary Psychology | 5 ECTS |
| History of Psychology | 3 ECTS | Motivation | 4 ECTS |
| Social Cognition | 4 ECTS | Psychological Directions and Systems | 3 ECTS |
| Introduction to Educational psychology | 4 ECTS | Social Attitudes | 4 ECTS |
| Introduction to Clinical psychology | 3 ECTS | Theories of Personality | 4 ECTS |
| Introduction to Work Psychology | 4 ECTS | An Introduction to the Psychology of Deviant experience and Behaviour | 3 ECTS |
| Elective Courses | min 6 ECTS | Participation in Research | 1 ECTS |
| Elective Courses | Min. 4 ECTS | ||
| Final Exam | 2 ECTS |
Elective courses
| Behaviour – A Door to the Mind? (Internal and communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Behaviour – A Door to the Mind? (Erasmus and YUFE) | 6 ECTS |
| Comparative Psychology and Animal Cognition (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Internet Research (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Science in Crisis? (Internal and communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Science in Crisis? (Erasmus and YUFE) | 6 ECTS |
| Brain and Cognition (Internal and communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Applied Research Design (internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Selected Chapters in Biological Psychology (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Social Stereotypes, Prejudices and Discrimination (communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Introduction to Psychology (communis) | 2 ECTS |
| Effective Learning Methods (communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Introduction to Scientific Thought and the Scientific Method (communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Foundations in Personality Psychology (communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Introduction to Personality Psychology (Erasmus and YUFE) | 6 ECTS |
| Academic Skills (internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Peer Support for Students with Disabilities 1 (Internal and communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Behavioural Genetics (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Selected Chapters in Evolutionary Psychology (communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Nutrition Psychology (communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Psychology of Consciousness (Internal and communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Positive Psychology (communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Drugs and the Brain (internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Selected Chapters in Statistics (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Psychology of Creativity (Internal and communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Sports Psychology (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Peer Support for Students with Disabilities 2 (Internal and communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Descriptive Statistics (communis) | 3 ECTS |
| Political Psychology (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Communication with the Hearing Impaired (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Selected Chapters about Emotions (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
| Selected Chapters in Social Psychology, Self-conceptualisation, Self-regulation and Health (Internal) | 3 ECTS |
Learning outcomes
Core learning outcomes
| Collective learning outcomes | Individual learning outcomes |
|---|---|
| INTERPRETING PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY, FUNDAMENTAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND TRAITS | 1. Explain fundamental psychological processes and traits (perception, memory, thinking, language, intelligence, motivation, emotions, personality, social behaviour) their neurobiological and evolutionary origins, and mechanisms of development. 2. Link and evaluate fundamental cognition in psychology as a fundamental and applied science. 3. Critically evaluate scientific knowledge in psychology, as well as in related and complementary scientific disciplines when interpreting scientific and professional literature. 4. Explain and analyse the historical development and theoretical systems of different branches of psychology. 5. Classify and differentiate fundamental disorders of psychological function. 6. Explain the characteristics of communication and efficiently express and interpret information in communication. |
| SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO BASIC PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND RELATED AREAS | 1. Use scientific research methodology to solve problems in psychology and other fields. 2. Apply statistical reasoning in the preparation, implementation and interpretation of results in empirical research. 3. Select and use appropriate computer programs for basic statistical processing and database work, as well as word processing and data presentation programs. 4. Critically analyse and evaluate the appropriateness of the conclusions reached in psychological research. 5. Explain the development and problems of measurement in psychology. 6. Explain and apply chosen statistical approaches and interpret results. 7. Plan and conduct research, analyse, interpret, and present the results. |
| INTERPRETATION OF INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND ORGANISATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS | 1. Outline the relevant characteristics of individuals. 2. Outline and apply basic character assessment procedures to individuals. 3. Outline the relevant features of groups and organisations. 4. Explain and apply basic character assessment procedures to groups. 5. Independently form and present the results of different forms of works, both in the written and oral forms, to expert and wider audiences. 6. Describe and explain contemporary accomplishments in selected fields and topics. |
| DESCRIBING THE FIELD OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY | 1. Describe and explain the possibilities of applying basic theoretical knowledge and skill in psychological applied work in both the educational and school systems. 2. Describe and explain the possibilities of applying basic theoretical knowledge and skill in psychological applied work in both theeducational and school systems. 3. Describe and explain the basics of how industrial and organisational psychologists apply theoretical knowledge and skills. 4. Describe the basic procedures for assessing the characteristics of organisations. 5. Describe and explain the ways in which psychologists apply basic theoretical knowledge and skills in other areas. |
| ASSESSING THE ETHICS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WORK | 1. Evaluate ethical aspects in different fields of psychological work. 2. Apply the principles of ethics in psychology in different fields of psychological work. 3. Evaluate the ethical aspects of research work. 4. Apply the principles of psychological ethics in research work. |