Bachelor in Psychology

Presentation

The first cycle of studies in Psychology aims to provide students with a wide range of experiences in different fields of training, designated in the syllabus of 'science'. The program focuses on basic psychological processes, integration of psychological processes, models and intervention contexts, laboratories and oriented practice. It also aims that students acquire knowledge from other disciplines such as genetics, the nervous system physiology, anthropology or sociology, as well as the acquisition of knowledge and skills of basic scientific research. The program is also aimed at developing critical and reflective skills on the most important issues involved in various training activities. Finally, the program aims to mobilize the knowledge and skills acquired during the training process with a view to professional development and integration into the labour market.

Objectives

First Cycle studies in Psychology global goals aim to: acquire knowledge and skills in various fields of Psychology and in its related disciplines, develop in the most relevant issues, critical and reflective skills involved in its various training activities; and mobilize acquired knowledge and skills in a professional development to serve a person’s welfare regarding his rights and dignity, in a competent and a responsible way. Four types of learning expected outcomes are operationalized: goals and soft skills; from the field of psychology, from scientific methodology, and from the psychologist profession.

Admission Requirements

Those interested can apply for the course through one of the following national competitions organized by DGES: National Competition for Access and Admission to Public Higher Education; and Special Regimes. Application may also be possible through the following special competitions, organized by the University of the Azores: Special Competitions for Access and Admission to the University of the Azores (Over 23 Years, Holders of Technological Specialization Diploma, Holders of Higher Professional Technician Diploma, Holders of Other Higher Education Courses, Holders of dual certification courses in secondary education and specialized artistic courses); Regimes of Re-entry and Change of Institution / Course; Special competition for access and admission of international students to the University of the Azores. In all cases, the application is dependent on the candidates' compliance with the conditions required for this purpose. For more information on national competitions and the conditions of access and admission, consult the DGES page at www.dges.gov.pt, and for information on special competitions, consult the regulations available on our website.

Professional Opportunities

Human Resources; Management; Marketing and communication; Health and safety; Access to the Master in Psychology to obtain the professional card and recognition by the Portuguese Psychologists Order.