Study programme code

LTPSB.LT

Study programme administrator

Kadi Liik

MER study programme code

000000

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

- Create the preconditions for acquiring thorough and applicable knowledge of contemporary psychology; show more...

- Form systematic knowledge of the theoretical foundations, research fields and methods of psychology;
- Create the preconditions for acquiring deeper knowledge of psychology or human studies;
- Form awareness of the ethical and professional standards of applying psychology, ability to distinguish between the scientific approach and pseudo-science;
- Develop the ability to introduce the essence of psychology, communicate with different target groups and discuss specific psychological knowledge in the broader context of culture and society;
- Develop the skills to critically analyse psychological texts, research results and projects;
- Develop the ability to orient in psychological literature, find necessary information and evaluate it critically;
- Create the preconditions for continued professional development (graduate studies) and for working in positions/fields requiring psychological knowledge.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- Has knowledge of the principles and possibilities of applying psychology show more...

- has knowledge of the theoretical foundations, research fields and research methods of contemporary psychology
- has knowledge of the methodology of psychological research
- is able to distinguish between scientific approaches and pseudoscience
- has knowledge of ethical and professional standards in psychological practice
- has knowledge of how to store and protect data (including through digital and other technical means)
- is able to navigate psychological literature, find relevant information and critically evaluate it
- is able to take into account different target groups in communication
- is able to communicate and present psychological knowledge to different target groups, taking into account cultural and societal specificities and supporting mental health
- is able to critically evaluate their own and others’ knowledge and skills and, based on this, develop their professional self-improvement
- is able to apply psychological knowledge in analysing and solving simpler problems

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.