The English Language Undergraduate Program in Psychology (BA)

Academic Year 2017/2018 http://pszichologia.pte.hu

Deadline of application: 30 June 2017

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University of Pécs

The English Language Undergraduate Program in Psychology (BA)

http://pszichologia.pte.hu


Contents

Preface…………………………………………………………….3

1. University of Pécs……………………………………..….4

Structure of the Institute of Psychology………….5

2. Admission Procedure………………..…………………6

3. Getting help, who to ask………………………….……6

4. Program Details……………………………………….….7

Overall Objectives of the Program………….………8.

Course List and Credits…………………………………8.

5. Student Services…………………………………….…….10.

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Institute of Psychology

Address:

Ifjusag u. 6.

H7624 Pécs

Hungary



PREFACE

Psychology is challenging, exciting and useful, and is now one of the most popular

University subjects in Europe. As the study of behaviour, it has close links with the

biological and social sciences as well as with the humanities such as philosophy and

literature.

At University Pécs you may study psychology as a Single Honours degree. This can lead

to careers in, for example, clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health or

occupational psychology. Many psychology graduates work in diverse occupations that

do not carry the title ‘psychologist’ because the skills acquired while studying psychology

transfer readily to various spheres in the world of work and provide an excellent general

education. The skills that you will learn while studying psychology, which may be of

value to you in future careers, include information finding, oral and written

communication, numeracy, computer literacy, time-management, problem solving, group

working and the ability to carry out independent research.

Recent years have seen a massive growth of interest in behavioural issues in everyday life,

ranging from stress, health, human-machine interaction and artificial intelligence, to

social dynamics, personal development, mental illness, management techniques and the

environment, to name but a few. Although careers in many of these may require

postgraduate training, you are presented with an enviable choice upon graduating.

Psychology is a discipline that incorporates a great many different approaches to the

study of behaviour and your first year will acquaint you with many of these and also

provide you with the research and study skills that you will need for more in-depth study

in later years. You will need to work hard during your first year in order to ensure success

and acquire a solid grounding for later years’ study. Students typically experience very

few problems with their first year, however, problems do occasionally arise and we are

here to help if this happens. If you have problems with your studies, or that affect your

ability to study, then please make sure that you let us know and we will do what we can to

help. Detailed information about who to contact when help is needed is provided on

pages of this paper.

On behalf of University of Pécs we hope that you find the BA Psychology program

rewarding.

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1. UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS – INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOLOGY

The University of Pécs is not only the oldest of all Hungarian universities, but also one of

the largest. At present the number of students is over 30,000. It has the traditional

structure of European universities. It is headed by the rector and his team of six vice

rectors, each responsible for a different area of university life. The faculties (headed by

Dean) and the institutes (headed by a Director) represent large academic areas. They are

subdivided into departments, which are in daily contact with the students and are

responsible for the academic programmes. The BA Psychology Program is delivered by

the Institute of Psychology which is subdivided into four departments: General and

Evolutionary Psychology; Developmental and Clinical Psychology; Personality and Health

Psychology; Social Psychology.

The Institute of Psychology is part of the Faculty of Humanities:

Dean: Prof. Dr. Tamás Bereczkei

Tel.: +36 72 501 529

Fax: +36 72 501 558.

Director of the Institute of Psychology:

Prof. Dr. Tamás Bereczkei Tel/Fax: +36 72 501 516

Mailing address: Ifjusag u. 6. H-7624 Pécs

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THE STRUCTURE OF THE INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOLOGY

Director of the Institute of Psychology: Prof. Dr. Tamás Bereczkei – Full Professor

Deputy Director of the Institute: Dr. András Láng – Assistant Professor

The institute divided into 4 individual departments:

1. Department of General and Evolutionary Psychology

Head: Dr. Beatrix Lábadi – Assistant Professor - [email protected]

2. Department of Developmental and Clinical Psychology

Head: Prof. Dr. Bernadette Péley – Full Professor – e-mail: [email protected]

3. Department of Personality and Health Psychology

Head: Prof. Dr. Enikő Csilla Kiss – Full Professor – e-mail: [email protected]

4. Department of Social Psychology

Head: Dr. Orsolya Vincze – Assistant Professor- e-mail: [email protected]

Administrative Staff

Ms. Anita Velősy

Tel/Fax: +36 72 501 516

Mailing address: Ifjusag u. 6.

H-7624 Pécs

E-mail: [email protected]

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2. ADMISSION PROCEDURE

There is no entrance examination, applicants are expected to present the documentation

of their previous schooling and degree. Successful applicants must be fluent in English

and have documentation about their language knowledge.

The application form can be downloaded from web site: http://pszichologia.pte.hu/

admission-procedure?language=en

Deadline of application: 30, June 2017.

Beginning of studies: September, 2017.

Applicants will be informed about their results and entrance: until 30 of June, by e-mail.

TUITION FEE of the programme: EU citizens: 2450 Euro/semester, From outside the EU: 3450 Euro/semester. Application fee: 140 Euro.

3. GETTING HELP - WHO TO ASK...

.... if you need general information about applying.

Ms. Anita Velősy, the Institute Administrator or on our website: http://

pszichologia.pte.hu/psychology-ba-0?language=en

... if you have a special question/problem relating to your study.

Request should be made initially at the Institute Administrative Office. The

administrative staff may in some cases refer you to Prof. Dr. Enikő Csilla Kiss (Academic

leader).

.... if you have a question relating to student support services:

Ms. Anita Velősy (at the Institute of Psychology, Administrative Office) e-mail:

[email protected]

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4. PROGRAM DETAILS

OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The general aim of the program is to contribute to the intellectual and personal

development of each student. Some students will choose to go on to more advanced work

in specialist areas whereas others will choose develop their studies within a broader

educational experience before mooing into careers in a wide range of employment

sectors. The program endeavours to enable students to develop their capacity to

contribute both to their own development and to society in their future working life.

More specifically the program aims are to: • Provide a sound knowledge of psychology appropriate to future professional work; • Introduce the broad range of theoretical and methodological approaches to

psychology • Encourage students to develop a critical approach to their studies, evaluating theory

and evidence accordingly; • Equip students to communicate effectively in written and numerical forms; • Encourage independent and experiential learning, the development of oral

communication skills, and the capacity for independent work; • Maintain wide access to study for students with suitable qualifications or experience. • Provide a grounding in all areas of psychology such that students may progress onto

postgraduate training and education in psychology.

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BA Course List and Credits

Name of the courses Semesters and hours

Mark based on Credits

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The History of Philosophy 30 Exam 2

Introduction to Psychology 30 Exam 3

Methodology 30 Exam 3

Learning, Communication, socialization

30 Exam 3

Introduction to Personality Psychology

30 Exam 3

Social psychology: Culture and Socialization

30 Exam 3

Biological Basic Knowledge 30 Exam 3

Library Informatics and Basic Statistics I.

30 Practical mark 3

Library Informatics and Basic Statistics II.

30 Practical mark 3

Evolutionary Psychology I. 30 Exam 4

Evolutionary Psychology II. 45 Exam 4

Motivation 30 Exam 3

Theories of Emotion 45 Exam 4

Research paper (Evolutionary Psychology)

45 Practical mark 4

The Cognitive Psychology of Attention

30 Exam 3

Perceptual Basis of Knowledge 30 Exam 3

Perceptual Basis of Learning 45 Exam 4

The Cognitive Psychology of Memory

45 Exam 4

The Cognitive Psychology of Thinking

30 Exam 3

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Research paper (Cognitive Psychology)

45 Practical mark 4

Social Development 30 Exam 3

Analytical Developmental Psychology

45 Exam 4

Cognitive Developmental of Psychology

45 Exam 4

Research Paper (Developmental Psychology)

45 Practical mark 4

Behavioural Views of Personality 30 Exam3

Personality Theories of Depth Psychology I.

30 Exam 4

Personality Theories of Depth Psychology II.

45 Exam 4

Research paper (Personality Psychology)

45 Practical mark 4

Social Psychology of Communication

45 Exam 4

Cognitive Social Psychology 45 Exam 4

Analytical Social Psychology 30 Exam 3

Research Paper (Social Psychology)

45 Practical mark 4

Ethics 30 Exam 3

History of Psychology 30 Exam 3

Physiology 30 Exam 3

Mathematic Statistics 30 Practical mark 4

Psychometry 30 Practical mark 4

Behaviour analysis I. 30 Practical mark 3

Behaviour analysis II. 30 Practical mark 4

Interviews 30 Practical mark 4

Measures at Organizations 30 Practical mark 3

Introduction to the Clinical and Health Psychology 30

Exam4

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5. STUDENT SERVICES

The University provides a wide range of facilities for foreign students as well, among others student card, computer center, Hungarian language course and sports facilities – for more information visit our website on http://english.btk.pte.hu/ – in English.

Introduction to the Work- and Organization Psychology

30 Exam 4

Manager Psychology 30 Exam 4

Counselling in Psychology 30 Exam 4

Introduction to Psychology at Schools

30 Practical mark 4

Introduction to Psychology of Arts 30 Practical mark 4

Human genetics 30 Exam 3

Neurology 30 Exam 3

Applied Fields of Psychology 30 Exam 4

Closing Thesis 4

Total Undergraduate Education 180 credits

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