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Psychology

Bachelor’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science

University degree

Bachelor of Science „BSc“

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Inter-university research network

The Institute of Psychology at the University of Graz is part of the inter-university research network entitled “Brain and Behaviour.”You will therefore have the unique opportunity to gain an insight into innovative, interdisciplinary research during your study programme.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

For this bachelor’s programme, you should have an interest in all sub-areas of psychology, as well as the natural sciences. You should also be willing to undertake additional specialist education and training after your bachelor’s and master’s programmes.

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Admission process

Entry to the bachelor’s programme in Psychology is selective and you will need to complete the admission process.

The admission process takes place only once a year, for enrolment in the winter and summer semesters of the relevant academic year. It is recommended, tough, to start the programme in the winter semester, since the range of courses is limited in the summer.

Admission process

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About the study programme

Psychology at the University of Graz

The bachelor’s programme in Psychology teaches you basic practical skills and theoretical knowledge for a future career as a psychologist. You will learn to see psychology as a discipline from the natural sciences, understand empirical studies, and assess them critically.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Master’s programme in Psychology

The master’s programme in Psychology builds directly on the bachelor’s programme, broadening and developing the knowledge and skills already acquired. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Master's programme Search

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of the bachelor’s programme in Psychology, you will be well qualified to work in a range of careers thanks to the many different disciplines in psychological research. These include health and social care, education, business (e.g. HR consulting), science, and administration. You will need to complete the master’s programme if you want a career as a psychologist.