Traditionally, academic training in Psychology has used expository, unidirectional teaching methodologies, where students are passive agents in receiving knowledge, and not active in applying that knowledge to the professional context.

The academic model of the Psychology course innovates by applying teaching based on competences that simultaneously develop knowledge, skills and attitudes, and where the student is the protagonist of his learning.

The pillars of this approach are based on a systemic teaching of knowledge inherent to the scientific area of Psychology, on the simulation of professional practice situations and on immersion in a real professional context, on the close relationship developed with reference partner entities and in interaction with other Health professionals.

Understanding the needs of the professional of the future, we promote synergy between the development of soft skills (relational/social/emotional skills) and hard skills (technical skills), as well as internationalization experiences, fundamental for the training of global professionals in Psychology.

Why a Degree in Psychology?

Benefits

• Convergent study plan with the professional orientations of Psychology in Portugal (OPP), in Europe (Europsy) and in the USA (APA).
• Professional observational immersion in semesters 4 and 5 (2nd and 3rd years)
• Active teaching methodology based on problems constructed with professionals in the field (Problem-based Learning).
• Conducting professional dynamics, which include conferences, masterclasses, study visits, workshops and interdisciplinary events, with the aim of promoting inter-professional education and contact with professionals and multidisciplinary intervention teams from the different areas of Psychology.

Facilities and Equipment

Support facilities for practical classes and pedagogical-professional simulation, which include:

• 4 Laboratories: Neurosciences, Neuropsychophysiology, Developmental and Psychopathological Assessment, Biopsychosocial, Educational and Organizational Intervention
• 1 observation room with double mirrors and sound system for simulations and role-play
• 2 rooms designed for Psychological Assistance/Consultation (Pediatrics, Youth, Adulthood and Aging).

The laboratories are equipped with robust materials and equipment and specifically for the Psychology Degree, the UE also has a Test Library that includes various psychological assessment instruments and intervention programs, covering most of the crucial domains in the field of Psychology.

International experience

The Universidade Europeia offers its students the possibility of carrying out international mobility under the Erasmus + program and other cooperation protocols. It currently has around 200 partner universities spread all over the world. Among these, the Universidad Andrés Bello (Chile), the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (Peru), the University of Bologna (Italy), the University of Rijeka (Croatia), the Institute of Hospitality Management in Prague (Czech Republic), University of Kozminski (Poland), among others.

Each program presents a list of specific partnerships, to be consulted with the International Office.