Psychology

Psychologists want to understand, explain, and predict how people think, feel, and behave. They do not only want to understand it, but also change it if necessary. The field of psychology is very broad. More and more, psychologists are called upon to recognise and come up with solutions for societal issues. Think about how people handle crises such as: climate, migration, digitalisation, loneliness, and above all, mental health. During your bachelor, you will learn the field of psychology inside and out. During the bachelor Psychology we use Programmatic Assessment.With programmatic assessment, insight into your development is created by using a mix of different so-called data points (meaning, no grades). These data points are feedback-oriented. They facilitate the dialogue between you and your mentor/coach. Together you look at which areas need further development. You are given the time and space to make mistakes and learn from feedback. Major decisions are only made when sufficient data points have painted a rich picture your level of functioning, which is the basis for making a reliable and strong decision. This leads to a reduction of test-related anxiety. The bachelor's Psychology is taught in English or Dutch. If you would like to talk with a current student about the programme, contact our student ambassador on Instagram: www.instagram.com/umhealthbachelorpsychology

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