During psychology studies, students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for professional work in psychology. Students acquire foundational knowledge in general and applied psychological disciplines, which they can apply in individual and group work, in community settings, and within a broader social context.
They learn professional terminology and develop understanding in core theoretical areas such as general psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology, social psychology, neuropsychology, comparative psychology, and psychopathology.
At the same time, they gain knowledge in applied and specialized areas of psychology, including clinical psychology, counselling psychology, school psychology, work and organizational psychology, health psychology, experimental psychology, psychodiagnostics, positive psychology, and the basics of psychotherapy.
The programme also includes training in quantitative and qualitative methodology and statistics in psychology. Studies cover fundamentals of related fields and non-psychological disciplines such as addiction studies, biology, philosophy, ethics, and sociology, which help students better understand the complexity of human behaviour and experience.
In addition to theory, students develop practical skills appropriate to the bachelor’s level, especially through professional practice in partner organizations. An important part of the programme is its focus on health orientation and a holistic understanding of the human being as a bio-psycho-social-spiritual entity. Within classes, students reflect on the interconnectedness of physical and mental health, social relationships, and life values.
Emphasis is placed on the ability to understand oneself and others, address internal and interpersonal conflicts, and work towards personal balance. Experiential learning (such as socio-psychological training) enables students not only to acquire professional skills but also to develop their own potential and learn how to contribute to a healthier and better life for themselves and others.
Graduates of the bachelor’s programme in psychology are qualified to work as assistants to master’s-level psychologists. They may work in psychological settings under the professional supervision of a psychologist with at least a master’s degree, participating in activities in counselling, educational, clinical, occupational, and other specialized areas of psychological practice.
Under supervision, they may administer and evaluate selected psychodiagnostic methods and work as members of research teams. In defined areas they may work independently; in others they operate as part of an expert team.
Bachelor’s graduates in psychology can also find employment in various areas and professions within social and economic life where a first-cycle university degree is required and where psychological knowledge and competencies can be applied—for example in social and charitable services, as well as in managerial positions, sales roles, or positions in HR and human resource development.
Professional practice is a mandatory part of the programme and takes place in the summer semester of the second year. Students may also complete it during the summer months; however, all required documents—confirmation of completion of practice (signed and stamped by the placement institution) and the Practice Report—must be submitted no later than the end of August of the respective academic year.
Practice is carried out at psychological workplaces selected by the student based on their professional preferences. Placements should correspond to the main areas of psychological practice, such as school, clinical, counselling, or occupational psychology.
The total scope of practice is 64 hours, and it may be completed at two different workplaces (in which case the hours are combined). Students undertake the placement based on a Professional Practice Agreement, which they provide to the chosen institution.
Practice also includes self-study of professional literature and documents that describe the workplace, its clients, methods, techniques, and procedures. After completing the practice, students prepare a Practice Report of at least 8 standard pages, following the structure specified by the lecturer. The course is completed by submitting the report together with confirmation of practice completed in the required scope.
The main admission requirement for bachelor’s studies in psychology is secondary education completed with the school-leaving examination. Applicants must submit an application form and provide a certified copy of the maturita certificate.
Applicants who graduate in the same school year in which they apply submit a certified copy of the maturita certificate and an uncertified copy of the end-of-year report from the 4th year additionally before enrolment, so that the admission decision can be issued in time.
Without a certified copy of the maturita certificate, the applicant will not be enrolled. Applicants also attach uncertified copies of end-of-year report cards for the entire secondary school study and a grade transcript with a calculated average in the application.