International Bachelor in Psychology

Is this the programme you're looking for?

Do you strive to understand why humans think, feel and act the way they do? Find out if the International Bachelor in Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right choice for you!

The study programme in a nutshell

"Creating positive societal impact” is the motto that guides education and research at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Psychologists play an important role in achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). SDG #3 “good health and well-being” easily comes to mind. However, psychologists can also contribute to, for example, high quality education (SDG #4) decent work (SDG #8) and reducing inequalities (SDG # 5 and 10). 

With one eye on knowledge development and the other on application, we teach a wide range of psychology subjects connected to contemporary societal issues. These include basic topics such as perception and cognition, human learning, motivation, addiction, and mental health challenges. In addition, we teach important skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and self-reflection in our practicals and courses such as cross-cultural psychology.

What you will learn

Within our Psychology programme, we educate using small scale and activating forms of education. In small groups, you will analyse real life problems by looking for information in books, journals and digital media.

Is this the right programme for you?

• Through theory and practice, you will learn about a wide range of subjects in psychology, such as cognition, learning, motivation, performance, mental health, addiction, and normal and abnormal behaviour.
• By choosing Rotterdam, you choose for active learning and taking responsibility for your own learning process.
• Class discussions and group exercises will strengthen your bond with fellow students and help you succeed in your studies.
• During practical sessions you will develop personal, professional and academic, skills which are essential in your career as an academically trained psychologist

Career opportunities after graduation

After your bachelor you can continue with a master that allows you to specialise in the field that has your personal interest. During the bachelor you can already specialize in four broad areas that prepare you for the different master tracks. These include a fundamental psychology track “Brain and Cognition”, and three applied psychology tracks “Educational Psychology”, “Work and Organizational Psychology”, and “Clinical psychology”. Studying Psychology opens a broad range of career opportunities in science and practice besides that of a mental health professional, such as that of a researcher, trainer, school psychologist, selection and assessment advisor, HR consultant, coach, or occupational health professional.