UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Bachelor in Psychology
Guadalupe, Spain
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,950 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Why study Psychology with us?
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (Specialization in Psychology of Health)
- Taught in English
- Number 1 Bachelor’s in Europe according to U-Multirank
- Specialization in Neuropsychology and Neurodevelopment
- Specialization in Psychology of Education
- Specialization in Psychological Interventions in Health-care Settings
- Spanish Language Courses included
- More than 80% of UCAM graduates are currently working on something related to their studies
Why UCAM?
UCAM is a good choice for studying Psychology, because of the quality of the education that we offer, thanks to the many professionals teaching the students everything they need to know to be prepared for their future. Therefore, with the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology we want to offer you the knowledge you need, and help you enter the work market as easily as possible.
To study Psychology, it’s recommended that the student has the ability to observe and concentrate. Other skills very useful in this area are the ability to analyze and synthesize, to be thorough and to have attention to detail, to be capable of logical reasoning, have a good level of numeracy, inclination towards investigation, interest in scientific developments, motivation towards technology, and interest in the human development.
Furthermore, due to the Career Opportunities that Psychology presents, it’s recommended to have an interest in studying human beings, our social sensibility, capabilities to form relationships and interpersonal contact, as well as interpersonal communication (oral and written), verbal reasoning, and comprehending, visual and auditory memory, capacity to negotiate, flexibility and critical sense.
Skills:
- Interest in studying human behavior
- Ability to observe and listen systematically
- Ability to self-observe
- Ability in oral and in written communication
- Research skills
- Capacity for analysis, criticism, and reflection
- Good social skills
1st year
- Attention and Perception
- Fundamentals of Psychobiology
- Learning
- Fundamental Ethics
- Theology I
- Personality Psychology
- History of Psychology
- Research Methodology in Psychology
- Motivation and Emotion
- Developmental Psychology I: Infancy and Childhood
- Language for Psychologists
2nd year
- Data Analysis
- Psychology of Groups and Organisations
- Psychology of Education.
- Social Psychology
- Memory
- Social Anthropology
- Physiological Psychology
- Developmental Psychology II: Adolescence, Adulthood and Old Age
- Research Designs in Psychology
- Applied Ethics: Bioethics
- Theology II
3rd year
- Psychological Assessment
- Thought and Language
- Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Social Doctrine of the Church
- Humanities
- Psychogeriatrics
- Work Psychology I
- Cognitive Techniques and Behaviour Modification
- Neuropsychology
- Psychopathology in Adulthood
- Health Psychology
- Physical Activity and Sports Psychology
- Legal and Forensic Psychology
4th year
- Psychological Therapies
- Neuropsychological Evaluation
- Educational Guidance and Psychopedagogy
- Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology
- Developmental Disorders and Learning Difficulties
- Therapeutical Skills
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Neurodevelopment
- Work-placement I
- Psychometrics
- Psychological Intervention Programmes
- Psychoeducational Intervention for Children Disorders
- Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
- Intervention in Mental Health
- Social and Emotional Development
- Child Neuropsychology
- Work-placement II
- Final Year Project
Optional
- Psychological Intervention Programmes
- Social and Emotional Development
- Developmental Disorders and Learning Difficulties
- Psychoeducational Intervention in Childhood Disorders
- Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
- Child Neuropsychology
- Neurodevelopment
Internship
Presencial studies in Psychology at UCAM give you the opportunity to be in contact with companies in the industry, for example, the Health System and Social Services, which will help you become a great professional and achieve your dreams.
The psychology profession covers different social realities. Most psychologists work in public positions (hospitals, Town Halls, Public Administrations), even though the private practice of the profession is also a common career option.
The following are the different areas in which psychology students can practice once they graduate:
- Clinic
- Health
- Education
- Community intervention
- Human resources
- Legal psychology
- Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport
- Psychology of traffic and road safety
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Cultural Mediation
- Intervention in emergencies and disasters
- Neuropsychology
Employment opportunities:
- Public sector
- Private sector
The university follows an internal process of constant renewal and accreditation to maintain the most limited quality changes in our educational system.
- Degree in position nº8 in the National Ranking and nº 43 in the European Ranking - According to u-multirank ranking