BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology

Admission Requirements
This course is ideal for you, if you are a high school graduate of any discipline with the necessary English language skills, who aspires to become a Psychologist, either with your own private practice or within an organisation.

The minimum English language requirement for the bilingual course (Greek and English) is equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (B1) and for the English-taught course is equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (B2). If you do not possess an official English language certificate, you can sit the College’s internal placement test.

Moreover, you’ll be asked to submit a reference letter from a tutor, and you’ll be called for an academic interview with the programme leader.

If you are a holder of an HND diploma or a University or College student in a relevant discipline, you may be granted advanced entry, through recognition of prior learning.

Application & Enrolment
We use a rolling admissions policy, so we accept applications throughout the calendar year until all available places are filled. Since this is one of the most popular courses at Mediterranean College, we urge you to submit your application in time.

We also offer multiple fee payment methods, individual payment plans and bursaries based on academic, athletic and socio-economic criteria.

Contact us today and find out more about this course and the available bursaries and funding opportunities. Our admissions advisors will provide you with all necessary information and will guide you though the application and enrolment process.

The School of Psychology at Mediterranean College is widely renowned as the leader in Greece, with over forty years of experience, in the provision of high quality University courses in Psychology. The BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology programme has been designed by the University of Derby, a TOP30 UK University. The academic content of the programme is in accordance to the requirements of the BPS (British Psychological Society), enabling graduates to apply for membership. The Psychology Programmes offered by Derby University are ranked 5th in the UK, according to the student’s satisfaction rating (Guardian University Guide 2020).

What you will study

Through this course you will familiarise yourself with all the recent research related to the social, developmental, cognitive and biological dimensions of human behaviour. You will also explore the applications of psychology as a science in a wide range of areas – from understanding the nature and causes of mental illness, to investigating the decision-making process in real-life conditions.

As a research-oriented programme, the content is constantly updated by our staff, who conduct cutting-edge research in their scientific fields. In this context, you will conduct your own research and participate in research projects of the College. You will also be trained in all modern software tools for designing, conducting, analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative social sciences research.

Why choose this course

• The degree is awarded by the No1 Ranked UK University in Greece and TOP30 in the UK.
• It is the only Applied Psychology programme in Greece.
• You can either register with the BPS (British Psychological Society) and/ or obtain a license to practice as a psychologist in Greece.
• You become a bilingual professional, with exceptional academic and career prospects.
• The programme focuses on the clinical psychology field, while at the same time contains innovative modules, such as the “Psychology in the Modern World”.
• It covers Counseling & Psychotherapy, taught through role-plays and the use of a one-way mirror observation suite.
• You can always do your internship or your voluntary activity in a network of collaborating institutions.
• It is a research-oriented programme, which fosters your participation in conferences and academic journals’ publications.

The modules are carried out in semesters, while teaching and learning takes place in various ways: lectures, guest lectures, seminars, labs, tutorials, role-plays, presentations, supervision, independent learning. You’ll have a few written exams and you will be involved in more substantial assessment methods, such as essays, reports, presentations, portfolios and research.

Career prospects

You can become a psychologist with your own private practice, or seek employment at:

• Various counselling settings, such as mental health centers, counselling stations, community support units, social welfare units
• Schools
• Hospitals and clinics
• Rehabilitation & reintegration centres
• Human Resource Management departments
• Business & market research agencies
• Research centers
• Centers for special education and special schools
• Humanitarian and developmental NGOs