Psychology

What will you learn?

The single-subject Bachelor’s degree programme in Psychology without specialization provides general knowledge of theories and approaches in the fields of modern psychology, as well as basic knowledge from complementary and interdisciplinary branches. The main objective of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Psychology is to acquaint students with a variety of fundamental (theoretical) and applied, general and specialized branches of psychology, as well as with essential psychological theories and methodology. By the end of the studies, students will acquire basic knowledge and skills in different areas of psychology, including applied areas. Apart from this, the programme involves courses and activities aimed at promoting personal development, development of communication skills, introspection, and providing social support and psychological help to clients.

““The great use of a life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.” (W. James)”

Another objective of the study programme is to provide students with an overview of psychological topics and issues in related social sciences and other branches (philosophy, child and adult education, sociology, social anthropology, political science, human ecology, etc.) to expand their general knowledge base. The Bachelor’s degree programme of Psychology is designed as theory-focused and broad in scope to enable subsequent studies in more specialized, both psychological and non-psychological, Master’s degree programmes.

Thus, apart from providing a basic qualification for employment in certain non-professional (non-psychological) areas, the Bachelor’s degree programme in Psychology is primarily designed to cover fundamental psychological courses that will allow students to continue their studies in two-year Master’s degree programmes (especially in psychology, but also in related fields such as sociology, andragogy, social work, etc.). Bachelor studies of Psychology do NOT by themselves provide necessary qualifications for working in psychological professions, nor do they ensure competences needed for independent and unsupervised psychological practice. In other words, students graduating from the Bachelor’s degree programme of Psychology are not yet qualified to work as psychologists.

Bachelor studies in psychology require from students to constantly develop and demonstrate understanding of various aspects of individual and social functioning, analytical and critical thinking, strong academic, social and communication skills, as well as personal maturity. It places strong emphasis on the ability to integrate different approaches and pieces of information from various areas.

In the process of competence acquisition leading to the profession of a qualified psychologist, Bachelor studies represent the first, i.e. lowest, stage. Students are expected to master the essential theoretical basics of psychology as well as practical skills needed for professions available to the holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Practical training

Practical skills and experience can be developed in two practical courses in two different placements (Practice in the Social Care I and Practice in the Social Care II).

Practice in the Social Care I, with duration of 5 days (40 hours), is a compulsory practical course (for three credits) with recommended completion in Semester 2. Students can arrange placements by themselves (e.g. in their home towns) at various types of facilities providing social care (nursing homes, old people’s homes, hospices, charity organizations, youth detention centres, children’s homes, etc.). The placement must be completed outside regular classes (e.g. during the exam period, on holidays, weekends, free days, or in periods between lessons), i.e. it should not overlap with the student’s timetable.

The placement provides contact with various aspects of social work related to coping with difficult social situations depending on the client’s social functioning in these situations. The objective is to see how such facilities and services operate, provide help and assistance where needed, and get acquainted with some of the darker sides of human life. By the end of the placement, students will adopt some of the appropriate ways of dealing with clients of that institution and will be able to use the new experience and knowledge in later work with similar clients.

Later on in the course of the studies, students can selectively enrol on Practice in the Social Care II with similar duration for another three credits. The placement takes place in a different facility so that the students can obtain different types of experience. All other course requirements are the same as for Practice in the Social Care I.

Further information

http://www.psych.phil.muni.cz

Career opportunities

The occupational profile of Bachelors of Psychology is derived from their readiness to perform tasks related to basic psychological and social care as workers in social services or non-profit and humanitarian organizations, as assistants of workers in executive and managerial positions, public offices, prisons and the army, public relations, advertising agencies, etc. Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Psychology have knowledge of general and social psychology required in various areas that involve working with people. They can use knowledge gained throughout their studies in activities directed in social rehabilitation programmes. Next, they can contribute to special educational programmes and use their Bachelor level knowledge to promote social and communication skills and/or prosocial behaviour in people who deal with clients on everyday basis. It is assumed that Bachelors of Psychology will develop their specific professional orientation through further education, depending on the career of interest. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology does NOT qualify the holder to work as a psychologist in any area of psychological practice.

Admission requirements

Data from the previous admission procedure (1 Nov 2023 – 29 Feb 2024)

This programme is taught in Czech.

The criteria for admission for studies are the results of the Learning Potential Test (TSP) and a written Field of Study Examination. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University disregards the results of SCIO National Comparative Examinations.

You can file your e-applications for studies from 1 November to 29 February.
The Field of Study Examinations will be held from 15 till 21 April.
The exact date and time of the examination will be stated in the electronic invitation for the examination, which will be uploaded to your e-application. The faculty will not be sending paper invitations.

Learning Potential Test (TSP)

This test is only in Czech. For up-to-date information, click here

Field of Study Examination

This examination is intended to check the applicants’ knowledge of the given field of study. It takes the form of a written field of study test. The length of the test is 35 minutes and the test is only in Czech.

Basic description of the Field of Study Examination:
The field of study test comprises two sections – psychology (30 items) and biology (15 items).

In the psychology section, the applicant’s knowledge of individual psychology disciplines, in particular the history of psychology, general psychology, developmental psychology, psychological methodology, social psychology, psychopathology, and individual application disciplines, are tested. The test is designed to check for general knowledge of psychological issues and, therefore, the recommended literature list contains mostly overview works.
In the biology section, the following areas of knowledge are tested: human biology – anatomy and physiology, general biology, history of biology, divisions of biology, general characteristics of living systems, cells and cell theory, formation and development of life, genetics.

Sample Field of Study Test

Admission without the entrance examination

For admission for studies in this degree programme, you cannot be exempted from taking the entrance examination.

Criteria for evaluation

Limit for TSP percentile for successfully passing the entrance examination: 60
Limit for percentile for successfully passing the field of study test: 65

0.25 points are deducted for each incorrect answer in the field of study test. Applicants who successfully complete the field of study test will be sorted into the final admission order based on the TSP results.

Recommended literature

Frederickson, L. B., Loftus, G. R., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Wagenaar, W. A. (2012). Psychologie Atkinsonové a Hilgarda. Praha: Portál.
Hill, G. (2004). Moderní psychologie. Praha: Portál.
Hayesová, N. (2013). Základy sociální psychologie. Praha: Portál.
Říčan, P. (2013). Psychologie. Příručka pro studenty. Praha: Portál.
Plháková, A. (2006). Dějiny psychologie. Praha: Grada.
Vágnerová, M. (2012). Vývojová psychologie - Dětství a dospívání. Praha: Karolinum.
Šmarda, J. a kol. (2004). Biologie pro psychology a pedagogy. Praha: Portál.
Kočárek, E. (2004). Biologie člověka 1. Praha: Scientia.
Kočárek, E. (2010). Genetika. Praha: Scientia.
Kočárek, E. (2010). Biologie člověka 2. Praha: Scientia.

Minimum score and numbers of accepted applicants in past years

Study options

Single-subject studies

Students have a pre-defined list of required courses, which are supplemented with selective and elective courses. The student pays full attention to the single field of study chosen.

Full-time studies in czech
What will you learn?

Courses – curriculum examples

An example of your study plan:

Detailed information about study plan courses

Follow-up studies

Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Psychology can continue their studies – after fulfilling all admission requirements – in a Master’s degree programme of Psychology or in other Master’s degree programmes in the fields of psychological or social care or other related Master’s degree programmes (social work, sociology, child or adult education, special education, social education, etc.).

Provided by	Faculty of Arts
Type of studies		Bachelor's
Mode	full-time	Yes
	combined	No
	distance	No
Study options	single-subject studies	Yes
	single-subject studies with specialization	No
	major/minor studies	No
Standard length of studies		3 years
Language of instruction		Czech

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