Program Overview

University of Fribourg Psychology Program

Abstract

The Psychology program at the University of Fribourg is designed for students interested in the human experience and behavior. The program focuses on how feelings, experiences, education, and motivational factors affect individuals and the role of the cultural and social environment. At the bachelor level, students are encouraged to confront their everyday life theories with scientific psychology insights.

Profile of the Study Programme

The study of psychology introduces students to the science of psychology, which deals with human experience and behavior. Students study motivational, emotional, cognitive, and psychomotor processes that occur within a cultural and social context and are rooted in human biological makeup. The program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and imparts fundamental knowledge of psychological activities in diagnostics and counseling.

Contents and Basic Structure of Studies

The program is divided into two phases: the foundation phase (first year) and the advanced phase (second and third years). In the foundation phase, students gain an overview of the area of study and acquire a grounding in the principal fields of psychology. The advanced phase builds on this methodology and knowledge base, introducing students to the fields of application of psychology.

Career Prospects and Further Education

The bachelor program in psychology prepares students for employment in diagnostics, counseling, psychological intervention, and scientific research. The main areas of activity are healthcare, the educational system, and the working environment. A master's degree is often required for professional work as a psychologist, and doctoral studies are available for further education.

Studies Organisation

• Structure of studies: 180 ECTS credits, 6 semesters
• Curriculum: Not specified
• Admission:
  • Swiss school-leaving certificates: Swiss academic Maturity Certificate, Federal vocational or specialised Baccalaureate + supplementary examination of the Swiss Maturity Commission (passerelle), Bachelor Degree from a Swiss university
  • Foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificates: Recognised if they correspond substantially to the Swiss Maturity Certificate
  • Language skills: Proof of sufficient language skills in French or German required

Degree Conferred

Bachelor of Science

Languages of Study

Possibility to study in French, German, or both, with some courses offered in English.

Options

Optional award of the distinction "Bilingual curriculum, French/German"

Commencement of Studies

Commencement of studies only in the Autumn Semester (September)

Access to Further Studies

Master's degree

Key Points

• Degree conferred: Bachelor of Science
• Languages of study: French, German, or both, with some courses in English
• Options: Bilingual curriculum, French/German
• Commencement of studies: Autumn Semester (September)
• Access to further studies: Master's degree