Study programme code
PSPSB.LT
Study programme administrator
Kadi Liik
MER study programme code
1586
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
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.
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- Admission exam 100%
Degrees conferred
sotsiaalteaduse bakalaureus
Study programme aims and objectives
- Create the preconditions for acquiring thorough and applicable knowledge of contemporary psychology;
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- 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 analyze 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 scientific psychology show more...
- has systematic knowledge of the theoretical foundations, research fields and methods of contemporary psychology
- is aware of the ethical and professional standards of applying psychology, ability to distinguish between the scientific approach and pseudo-science
- has knowledge of the methodology of scientific research in psychology
- is able to introduce the essence of psychology, communicate with different target groups and discuss specific psychological knowledge in the broader context of culture and society
- is able to critically analyze psychological texts, research results and projects
- is able to orient in psychological literature, find necessary information and evaluate it critically
- is able to critically evaluate one´s knowledge and skills and use that as basis to shape one's psychological self-education
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.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Psychology (human studies)
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Psychology
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Human Studies
Aims
- To develop oppurtunities for broad knowledge about human psychological, physical and social development, diseases and risk behavior.
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- To develop attitudes toward healthy lifestyle
- To develop oppurtunities for knowledge in pedagogical interference
- To prepare a specialist who is able to teach human studies in the high school
Learning outcomes
Student:
- has knowledge in human psychological, physical and social development, diseases and risk behavior.
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- has attitudes toward healthy lifestyle
- has knowledge about pedagogical interference.
- is able to teach human studies in the high school
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
Total: at least 48.0 ECTS credits
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Organizational Behaviour
Aims
- To support forming of competences for understanding organization functioning, group processes and management of human resourses.
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- Forming ability to analyze workplace behavior and career developing, understanding factors influencing those of point of psychological knowledge.
- Forming ability for planning one´s performance and time management.
Learning outcomes
Student:
- has a competence for understanding organization functioning, group processes and management of human resourses
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- is able to analyze workplace behavior and career developing, understanding factors influencing those of point of psychological knowledge
- is able to plan one´s performance and time management
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Psychology
Aims
- To help to understand human behavior, -development and psychological aspects that influence human´s behavior.
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- To help to understand basic principles and rules in psychological science - and practical areas.
- To develop basic knowledge for using psychological knowledge in different life areas.
Learning outcomes
Student:
- understands human behavior, - development and psychological aspects that influence human´s behavior
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- is able to understand basic principles and rules in psychological science - and practical areas
- is abel to develop basic knowledge for using psychological knowledge in different life areas
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Psychology of interaction skills
Aims
- To transform the competence for communication and to help to understand the psychological aspects of communication as well as individual and group level.
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- To support forming abilities for regulating different relationships and acting in conflict situations.
- To help to develop knowledge, which have a practical value in specialties connected with sharing information.
- To help to understand mechanisms of different weapons of influence and advertizing messages.
Learning outcomes
Student:
- understands the psychological aspects of communication as well as individual and group level
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- knows how to behave in conflict situations and manage relations
- is able to use knowledge in information sharing specialities
- knows different weapons of influence and is able to analyze advertising messages.
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Human Studies
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
Total: at least 45.0 ECTS credits