The Bachelor of Psychology at VU Amsterdam focuses on the intersection between health, behavioural patterns, and ways of thinking. How do these differ from one person to the next, and how we can influence them? Human behaviour in all its forms is endlessly fascinating.
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Study and analyse human behaviour and wellbeing
Why do people lash out at relief workers during emergencies? How can you help someone who no longer feels life is worth living? Do genes play a role in ADHD or addiction?
Discover your Psychology study programme
During the Psychology programme you gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour and how to change it. The degree qualifies you as a junior psychologist with a solid knowledge foundation . You also acquire research skills, such as designing different types of studies and analysing statistical data. Is our behaviour really driven by free will—what do you think?