BSc Psychology

Psychology plays a role in every aspect of life and society. It’s a subject for people who are interested in understanding why we behave the way we do.

Why study Psychology?

Would you like to know why a conflict arises among your friends or why your grandmother with Alzheimer's keeps forgetting who you are? Why do we behave differently when we're in a group? What can we do about depression? These are questions psychologists try to find answers to. And the best thing is, most psychological topics are applicable to your own life.

Are you fascinated by human behaviour? Do you always wonder what's behind your first impression of someone? Then studying Psychology may be just the right choice for you!

Why the International Bachelor in Psychology in Leiden?

If you choose the International Bachelor in Psychology at Leiden you will:

• be able to specialise or keep a broad orientation;
• work closely with inspiring researchers in an international classroom;
• focus on your career prospects from the start of the programme

Does this study fit you?

What do you need to be able to study Psychology?

• You are no doubt interested in people’s behaviour, but you also need to be aware that Psychology is a science. This means you will be trained to look at things from different perspectives and be as objective as possible.
• Being good at observing people and listening to them is important for a psychologist.
• You have it in you to think systematically and analytically, and to reason clearly. Psychology is a fitting field for people with inquisitive minds.
• A feeling for language helps as you will need to understand, speak and write in English.

Academic fields

Leiden has faculties in the fields of:

• Archaeology
• Governance and Global Affairs
• Humanities
• Medicine
• Law
• Science
• Social and Behavioural Sciences

Student support

International student advisers

The international student advisers are a good place to go when you need assistance during your stay in the Netherlands. Students in both locations of Leiden University have access to these specialised advisers. In many cases they will be able to provide the information you need, or will refer you to the relevant services. You can consult the advisers on a variety of matters, ranging from financial concerns, settling down issues, academic issues and health insurance to dealing with external housing agents or finding a family doctor.

Student counsellors

We have a number of specialised student counsellors available. They can help in legal and financial matters, but can also assist you in developing study-related skills. The skills package that is offered involves individual counselling and workshops designed to support you in your academic performance. Topics covered include thesis writing, time management, stress management and planning. Additionally, our counsellors are available to help resolve study and personal problems, should this be needed.

Departmental study advisers and coordinators

Each department has its own study advisers/coordinators who can answer questions about matters that are related to the study programme of your choice. You can consult the study adviser/coordinator on issues such as timetables, exam grades, choice of subjects and application for graduation.