Throughout the program, you will get a solid foundation in the various fields of Psychology. These include Mental health, Social Psychology, and Social Science Research. By choosing a major in your second, and a minor in your third year, you can tailor your study program to your academic interests and career aspirations. You will follow lectures, and collaborate with your fellow students during tutorials and group assignments. You will also have the opportunity to put what you learned into action by doing lab research and scientific research projects.
First year
In the first year of the program, you will get a solid foundation in all the focus areas of Psychology. This will help you choose a major in your second year.
You will take the following courses in block 1:
Introduction to Psychology and History of Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Introduction to Research Methodology
Academic Skills Psychology A
Experimental Subject Hours
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 2:
Social Psychology
Psychology of Personality
Introduction to Research Methodology
Academic Skills Psychology A
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 3:
Philosophy of Mind
Brain and Behavior
Introduction to Statistics
Academic Skills Psychology B
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 4:
Psychopathology
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Statistics
Academic Skills Psychology B
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
Second year
In the second year, you will choose one of the nine majors, which will be the core of the rest of your program. In each block, you'll take a specialization course, learn professional skills related to your major, and conduct supervised research in small groups. For an overview of the second year, including the specialization courses, check the different majors below.
In addition to the specialization courses, you will also take the following general courses:
Biological Psychology
Correlational Research Methods
Cultural Psychology
Research Skills in Psychology
Sociology for Psychology Students
Experimental Research Methods
Third year
In the third year, you will conclude your major with a course that focuses on professional practice. After finishing your major, you will further shape your program by choosing a minor and two electives. You will conclude your program with a Bachelor's thesis in the field of your major.
In addition to the minor and electives, you will take the following courses in the third year:
Applied Methods and Statistics
Philosophy of Science
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Study abroad: going on exchange
We encourage all students to gain international experience. A popular and very exiting option is to go abroad on exchange. As an exchange student, you study at one of the many international partner universities of Tilburg University, typically for one semester.
The Study Abroad & Exchange Office of Tilburg University will be available to help you research the opportunities within your study program and a dedicated Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator will be advising you before, during and after your exchange.
Most students will be eligible for a grant or scholarship to financially support them during their exchange experience. Additional grants for students with special needs or a difficult financial situation are also available.
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