Psychology

Psychology is one of the most popular majors worldwide. In addition to being one of the most fascinating and dynamic fields of science, it also provides a springboard for a wide range of opportunities for graduate study as well as exciting career choices.

The UNYP Bachelor in Psychology degree runs for a four-year period. Its aim is to provide students with a solid foundation in science – particularly the study of behavior and the mind – through theory and practical experience in all of the major fields of psychology. Basic courses emphasize scientific thought, critical thinking and analysis. More specialized courses address therapy and treatment of mental illness, cultural and family issues, as well as psychology in the workplace. Studies pave the way for two primary post-degree career choices: continuing on to pursue a graduate degree or direct entry into the workforce.

According to current school statistics, roughly 80% of UNYP psychology degree recipients continue on to complete master's and doctoral degrees from universities in Czech Republic and abroad. Our graduates have continued their studies locally at Charles University, Masaryk University and Palacky University or they have been accepted to schools abroad such as University College London, Kings College London, Oxford, Cambridge, Yale and The New School for Social Research in New York.

Examples of Core Courses:

• Psychology of Infancy and Childhood
• Psychology of Adolescence and Adulthood
• Psychology of Adjustment
• Social Psychology
• Biology of the Brain
• Cognition
• Health Psychology
• History and Systems of Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Ethical Issues in Psychology
• Statistics for Social Sciences
• Multivariate Statistics
• Group Work Processes
• Living in Social & Political Crisis

Examples of Elective Courses:

• Personnel Psychology
• Psychology of Art
• Music and the Mind
• Motivation and Emotion
• Community Psychology
• Personnel Psychology
• Comparative Psychology
• Mindfulness & Eastern Psychology
• Positive Psychology

Students need to submit the following by online application: https://www.unyp.cz/admissions/application-form

1. UNYP application form

2. Notarized copy of the High School Diploma and Transcripts (for international students nostrified copy - diploma from a foreign High School must be granted recognition in the Czech Republic). If not yet received, the diploma can be submitted before the program starts.

3. English language certificate - submit one of the following scores or alternatively sit the UNYP institutional English language test which is every week at UNYP, you must sign up in advance TOEFL +72 IELTS +6.0 FCE A,B CAE A,B,C CPE A,B,C CZ/SK State Exams B2 CZ/SK Maturita English score 1 City and Guilds C1,C2 IGCSE, A levels, IB US/UK High School Diploma We offer Foundation program for lower English level, please contact us for more details. All students must take English language entrance essay during UNYP´s orientation. If you score a grade of D or below, you will be required to take English Pre-Composition.

4. Motivation letter (max. 400 words)

5. Recommendation letter - preferably from a professor who can address the candidate’s ability and motivation for enrolling in this program. Form will be delivered to you after the application.

6. Copy of ID or Passport

7. Application Fee of 2,000 CZK (non-refundable) ≅ 80 EUR

8. Motivation interview - after submitting the required documents applicants are invited for an interview with the relevant Head of Department (in person or by video call)