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About Psychology, Bachelor Degree - at University of Groningen

Do you want to explore human behavior, or how people think, feel, and perceive? Are you curious about the fields in which psychology is applied and what you can do with it?

Psychology plays a role in virtually all forms of human behaviour. Psychologists study how people develop and behave in diverse contexts - from healthcare, parenting, and education to work, traffic, environment, and sport. They guide, improve, research, or develop. With the bachelor's in Psychology, you open doors to a career where you help people move forward and turn ideas into positive change - while also growing yourself! In this bachelor's programme, you:

• learn how biological, cognitive, social, and environmental factors can shape our behaviour
• explore the broad professional field of psychology
• train your communication and diagnostic skills
• work in small groups to develop your academic, research, professional, and communication skills
• learn to critically reflect on psychological theories
• gain command of statistics and methodology - the foundation of solid psychological research
• can specialise in the area that interests you most
• build a strong profile as a future psychologist - both in content and in practice

Do you want to know more? Check our information events or contact a study advisor. The bachelor's programme in Psychology is also available in Dutch. The programmes are identical in content; the elective options may differ slightly.

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