Study programme code

LTPSB.LT

Head of the Study Programme

Kadi Liik

MER study programme code

262137

version code

LTPSB/27-t.LT

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Psühholoogia

study programme title in Engl.

Psychology

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

psychology

Study programme subgroup

Psychology

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education. show more...

Admission exam.
Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the programme is a specialist with foundational show more...
knowledge of psychology and research methods who understands the principles underlying human behaviour and mental processes, critically and scientifically analyses and communicates psychological knowledge, distinguishes evidence-based approaches from pseudoscience, acts ethically and responsibly, and is prepared to continue studies at the master's level or to work in fields requiring psychological knowledge.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- explains contemporary psychological theories, research areas, show more...
research methods, and applications of psychology, and applies them to understanding and analysing human behaviour and mental processes
- critically evaluates psychological information, scientific literature, and research findings, and distinguishes evidence-based approaches from pseudoscientific claims
- analyses and applies psychological research methodology and psychological knowledge in the analysis and solution of less complex problems
- acts in accordance with ethical and professional standards in psychology and applies principles of data management, storage, and protection
- communicates and disseminates psychological knowledge to diverse target groups, taking into account cultural and societal contexts and supporting mental wellbeing
- critically evaluates their own and others' knowledge and skills and plans their professional development and lifelong learning

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and passing the Bachelor’s examination. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.