Combine psychological expertise with a 21st-century, problem-solving approach.
Would you like to be a psychologist who can help others develop a positive, balanced, and resilient way of living? Do you see yourself using psychological expertise to design solutions for challenges in healthcare – for example, in clinical practice – business, education, or the fight against terrorism? Do you want to be a forward-looking psychologist who knows how to deal with the possibilities and risks of new technologies? Are you looking for a solid bachelor’s degree that combines classic psychology with a hands-on, 21st-century approach? Then our three-year Bachelor’s in Psychology is the right choice for you. You can choose either a (fully) English or Dutch track within the programme.
The process is as follows: after registering via Studielink, you will receive an invitation to provide all the required information step by step in OSIRIS and indicate your choice for the Dutch-taught or (fully) English-taught track.
A day in the life of a Psychology student
Wondering what it's like to study Psychology? Yara gives you a glimpse into her student life.
Why study psychology at UT?
A versatile bachelor's that goes beyond the clinical 'couch psychology' When people think of psychology, they often think of clinical 'couch psychology'. In this bachelor's, you will discover that psychology goes much further – and offers far broader career prospects, too. Understanding the human psyche and behaviour is relevant in tackling all kinds of societal challenges, from crime to health crises to the impact of AI on our society.
In this programme, you will learn all about classical disciplines, such as clinical psychology, personality psychology, cognitive neuropsychology, social psychology and developmental psychology. Then, you will apply this knowledge in solutions to all kinds of issues. Think, for example, of smart solutions for tackling gaming addiction, or traffic risks resulting from mobile phone use. Or what about human-friendly robots?
Attend a programme with a personal touch Education at the University of Twente is known to be personal and informal, and this Bachelor's is no different. We have an open-door policy and you will receive more individual attention and guidance than at most other universities. The atmosphere between lecturers and students is friendly and informal: you can always approach someone with your questions. Together with our study association S.V. Dimensie, we continuously improve our education and organise all kinds of study-related activities. Here, you will live your student life to the fullest and grow both professionally and personally!
Combine psychology and technology in hands-on projects The rapid development of new technologies also raises many psychological questions. The University of Twente is the only university in the Netherlands where you study psychology with a strong focus on technology as an added dimension. On the one hand, you will study how technology influences human behaviour, for instance the influence of social media on self-image and interactions. On the other hand, you can use psychological insights to improve technologies, e.g. a health app or an educational game. And you can also use technology to study people's behaviour, for instance through Virtual Reality or sensors that can measure physical reactions.
In the modules, you will get to work on hands-on projects like these, and get access to our unique BMS Lab, to conduct social science experiments! Your knowledge of the human psyche and behaviour combined with technological insights will give you a nice head start in today's job market.
Future jobs
The Bachelor's in Psychology offers you excellent job opportunities, especially if you complete a master's programme after the bachelor's - in Psychology or another related master's programme. You can work in (mental) health care, but there are plenty of other opportunities in business, education or government, for example. To give you an idea, we've listed some of the positions you could end up in as a graduate.
- Clinical psychologist
- Health policy adviser
- Behavioural scientist
- Addiction expert
- Safety coordinator
- Mediator
- Organisational psychologist
- Educational consultant
- eHealth project manager
- Career coach
- Usablility specialist
- Teacher in higher education
