Program Overview

Psychology

The Psychology program at VU Amsterdam is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and the skills to apply this knowledge in practice. The program covers a wide range of topics, including the development of campaigns to promote mental resilience in young people, researching online addiction, and collaborating on therapies to prevent anxiety or depression.

Overview

The Bachelor's program in Psychology at VU Amsterdam is a three-year program that provides students with a solid foundation in the field of psychology. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in psychology or to continue their studies at the Master's level.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Psychology program at VU Amsterdam is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the field of psychology, including the biological, cognitive, and social factors that influence human behavior. The program includes courses in research methods, statistics, and theoretical perspectives in psychology, as well as specialized courses in areas such as clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology.

Future

After completing the Bachelor's program in Psychology at VU Amsterdam, students can pursue a variety of career paths, including research, clinical practice, and policy development. Many students choose to continue their studies at the Master's level, specializing in areas such as clinical psychology, health psychology, or child psychology.

Admissions

The admission requirements for the Psychology program at VU Amsterdam include a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a strong academic record in subjects such as psychology, biology, and mathematics. International students must also demonstrate proficiency in English.

What can you do after your Bachelor’s degree?

After completing the Bachelor's program in Psychology at VU Amsterdam, students can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Research assistant or junior researcher
• Policy officer (at a local council, ministry, NGO)
• Communications or information officer
• Human resources officer / HR assistant
• Teaching assistant or educational support worker
• Trainer or coach (after additional courses)
• Market researcher or data analyst
• Health or welfare project officer
• Behavioural change or campaign advisor
• User experience researcher (UX)

Further your education

Students who complete the Bachelor's program in Psychology at VU Amsterdam can also choose to further their education by pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field. The university offers a range of Master's programs in areas such as clinical psychology, health psychology, and social psychology.

Start your career

With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from VU Amsterdam, students can start their career in a variety of fields, including research, clinical practice, and policy development. The program provides students with a solid foundation in the field of psychology, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career.

Alumni

Some notable alumni of the Psychology program at VU Amsterdam include:

• Marie-Christine van de Glind, who completed a clinical internship at Erasmus MC, Dept. of Neurology (Neuropsychology)
• Jetske Groenewold, who worked as a study group tutor in the psychology bachelor's programme at VU Amsterdam
• Madelief Kuijper, who is a PhD student in behavioural genetics at the Dept. of Biological Psychology
• Kassandra Pomper, who is a PhD-student at VU Amsterdam in the department of Biological Psychology

These alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers in a variety of fields, including research, clinical practice, and policy development. They demonstrate the diversity of career paths available to graduates of the Psychology program at VU Amsterdam.