Psychology
How do we choose our friends and partners? Why is it so hard to resist temptation? Do violent video games cause aggression? What motivates us to study? If these questions intrigue you, then Psychology is the course for you!
Something for you?
- Choose the English-taught programme or the bilingual programme.
- Compose your personal learning path from the second year on, to fit with your interests and preferred professional field.
- Complete part of your programme studying abroad in the third year. Can you see yourself in Australia, Japan, or South-Africa?
- Radboud University is the place for leading research in the areas of Brain & Cognition, Development & Mental Health and Behaviour & Environment.
In the Psychology Bachelor's programme, you will research human behaviour, their mind and emotions. You will learn how the brain controls our behaviour and how we develop from infancy to old age. You will also learn to understand how our environment and social groups, influence how we think, act and feel. Are you ready to embark on a programme that will change your beliefs about the world and yourself?
The Psychology Bachelor’s programme focuses on three domains - Specialisations:
- Brain & Cognition. How does the brain work and what role does it play in our behaviour? This domain focuses on the anatomy of the brain. You study language, learning, memory, perception, and emotions. You also focus on disorders such as strokes and dementia.
- Development & Mental Health. What developmental changes do people go through over the course of their lives, from infancy to old age? In this domain you study the cognitive, motor, moral and social-emotional development of humans. You learn how our social context (family, school, work, and culture) influences our wellbeing, and you practice how to recognise and treat psychological disorders in children, adults and the elderly.
- Behaviour & Environment. How do groups and cultures influence our thoughts, emotions and behaviours? This domain teaches you everything you need to know about interpersonal relationships, group behaviour, stereotypes and prosocial and antisocial behaviour. You study how people interact with each other and how they influence each other, be it, in families, at sports clubs or at work.
Kastu feedback about the program after the visit
- At RU students have to really like to do research, to write and to analyze, because most of the assignments are written.
- RU has free writing classes at which students can attend if they struggle with academic writing (most of the students attends them).
- Students mostly can learn Dutch for free and get 50% discount to learn other languages like Spanish, Chinese or other 15 languages.
- Easy to find a job as a student – lots of shops, bars, restaurants. Student who gave me a tour said all his friends found a job in 2-3 months.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional document, Statement of Education, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If this document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Depending on the programme, the following may be required as part of the application process:
- CV/Resume in English
- Motivation Letter in English
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
After your studies
Since behaviour plays a role absolutely everywhere, you can find psychologists working in a wide range of functions and sectors, including aid, education, human resources management, public policy, counselling, training, coaching, sport and advertising. However, no matter how different the fields of work are, the psychologist's mission remains the same: to contribute to quality of life and society by changing unhealthy and undesirable behaviour.
Possible occupations
- Healthcare psychologist
- Work and organisational psychologist
- Behavioural change advisor
- Scientific researcher
