The undergraduate programme in Psychology at Iscte is the gateway to a career in Psychology. This first cycle degree of six semesters (180 credits) offers general training on the various aspects that allow the understanding of human behaviour, developing general skills in Psychology and basic theoretical and methodological knowledge in the various areas of this discipline. The undergraduate programme in Psychology at Iscte was designed with reference to the European Diploma in Psychology (Europsy), a document resulting from the work of psychologists across Europe since the 90s, who have been discussing the specific needs of training in Psychology. Operating as a standard, Europsy extends the recognition of basic training in Psychology to the European Union level. Thus, the completion of this degree makes it easier for students to continue their studies in Psychology in any of its specialties, in national or foreign universities.
The undergraduate programme in Psychology at Iscte depends on a highly qualified faculty, very involved in the production of research. For this reason, the curriculum of this course has a strong connection with ongoing research and, in pedagogical terms, practical work is valued, as well as habits of research and other forms of active learning that enhance the development of critical thinking. Students of this degree have, from the beginning, the opportunity to participate and conduct studies in a laboratory setting (
Laboratory of Psychology - LAPSO) and to engage in fieldwork, becoming familiar with the latest paradigms and research techniques in Psychology.
The BSc in Psychology at Iscte was designed according the reference of the European Diploma of Psychology (Europsy). This document, a result of the work of psychologists from all around Europe, has detailed the specific educational requirements of psychologists since the 1990s. Functioning as a standard, the Europsy extends the recognition of basic training in Psychology throughout the European Union.