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Discover and help the person behind the behaviour

Why do you keep checking your phone? How do TikTok trends influence your choices? Do genes play a role in ADHD or addiction? In the bachelor's in Psychology, you will go on a research trip to answer questions like these. Because psychology doesn't start in a thick textbook - psychology is something you see every day, all around you, in yourself and in others.

In this study, you will learn to understand behaviour from multiple perspectives: from brain and emotions to social media and peer pressure. This will give you a strong foundation that will enable you to really help people.

In the bachelor's programme in psychology, you will discover the world behind psychology: from clinical psychology and developmental psychology to neuropsychology and social psychology. You will learn to apply scientific knowledge to understand what people think, feel, want and do. Whether in the workplace, consumer behaviour or mental health, psychology offers insights to understand and improve people and lives. You will not only learn about the psyche, but also how to use knowledge to make a real difference.

Whether you dream of a job as a coach or psychologist, or want to contribute to scientific research, this programme will give you the knowledge and skills to make a real impact. In the bachelor's in Psychology, you will discover which directions and professions suit you best. From clinical work and HR to consultancy and advice in organisations.

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In the Bachelor of Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn to understand, research and influence human behaviour. You learn to understand behaviour from multiple perspectives: from brain and emotions to social media and peer pressure. This provides you with a strong foundation that allows you to really help people.

- Want to know how young people can become more mentally resilient?
- Want to know how to prevent online addiction?
- How do you keep people motivated in an organisation?
- And how does parenting influence children's development?

Together with fellow students, you will work on questions like these in small working groups. Are you fascinated by human behaviour? And are you curious, analytically strong and communicative? Then the Bachelor's in Psychology is for you!

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