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The Third YearInternational Bachelor Psychology

Jennifer Martin and Florine Weekenstroo, Study Advisers April 23, 2019

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Today’s programme

Florine Weekenstroo Quick Review – programme requirements Things to note and tips Degree completion and then…?

Dr. Fenna Poletiek Bachelor Project Honours Research Bachelor Project

Structure of Bachelor

Year 1 60 EC

Year 2 and Year 3 120 EC

30 EC Specialisation Courses

30 EC Elective Courses

15 EC

Bachelor Project

60 EC Required core courses (Propedeuse)

45 EC Year 2 required core courses

Year 2 and Year 360 EC of courses you choose

Specialisation Area30 EC within psychology

Electives Area30 EC within or outside of psychology

Propedeuse is entry requirement Required = 3 specialisation courses

10 EC, 400 level courses with WG Entry to related Master’s specialisation

Including minimum of one 5 EC course at 300 level

Can include: Psychology electives Extra specialisation course Courses from another Leiden University

programme:- Minor- Elective courses

Courses from another Dutch university if not offered at Leiden University

Courses taken as part of Study Abroad programme

Tip

Regularly check Academic Requirements in uSis

Course History ≠ Academic Requirements

10 EC specialisation courses (2019-2020)

Level 400

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4

Applied Cognitive Psychology x x

Clinical Neuropsychology x x

Clinical Psychology x x

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology x x

Economic and Consumer Psychology x x

Cognitive Neuroscience x x

Health and Medical Psychology x x

School Psychology x x

Social Psychology in Organisations x x

Specialisation courses

Entry requirement: all first year courses completed

Specialisation courses: Methodology and Statistics

5 EC elective courses Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4

Causal Inference in Field Experiments x

Good Research Practices x

Two 5 EC M&S courses = One 10 EC Specialisation CourseThese electives have work groups

Electives: within Psychology

5 EC elective courses (2019 - 2020)

Level 300

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4

Psychological and Neurobiological Consequences of Child Abuse x

Artificial Intelligence and Neurocognition x

Good Research Practices x

Emotion and Cognition x

Sexology x

Pharmacological and Biological Approaches to Clinical and

Health Psychology

x

Attention: Theory and Practice x

Culture and Diversity at Work x

Causal Inference in Field Experiments x

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice x

The Adolescent Brain x

Psychology of Advertising x

Cross-cultural Psychology of Health and Illness x

Entry requirement: different per course!

See e-Prospectus and check entry requirements

Check for content overlap Request permission in uSis

before registration Registration dates may differ You may need help of

Faculty offering courses to register

Electives: outside of Psychology

Electives: Minor at Leiden University

A set programme from another study: 30 ec offered over a semester or academic year

Registration dates May 1st (at 13:00 hrs) – August 1 for most

Some minors fill VERY quickly!

You must inform SSC you are doing minor

50 minors are offered in EnglishInformation: https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/study--studying/study/educational-information/minors

Electives: at another Dutch University

Only possible if not offered at Leiden University

Electives or a minor: file petition in uSis beforeregistration

Check requirements, registration process and deadlines well in advance!

Electives: Study Abroad

Year Three: deadline for next year is already passed.

Have your courses approved by exchange coordinator before departure: Information: https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/study--studying/studying-abroad/exchange/to-arrange-before-departure/social-and-behavioural-sciences/psychology-bsc?cf=social-and-behavioural-sciences&cd=psychology-bsc#tab-2

Will influence when you do Bachelor Project

Study Abroad in Year 4? If 180 EC completed you need permission from Board of Examiners

Bachelor Project (2019-20)

All first year courses and MvDA must be complete and listed in uSis to be able to enrol!

Offered in both Semester I and II

Registration process is separate to ‘normal’ course registration. Detailed information to follow by email.

Semester I spots are limited. Adviser needs to put you on the tentative list by May 15th. MvDA must be passed to be added to final approved list.

Information: https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/study--studying/study/graduation/arranging-graduation/social-and-behavioural-sciences/psychology-bsc?cf=social-and-behavioural-sciences&cd=psychology-bsc#tab-1

You must request degree completion

Information available on website and in an email sent 2x each year

Two graduation ceremonies per year; typically in August and March

Degree almost complete?

See the Course and Examination Regulations (OER)

For information about: Entry Requirements Degree Requirements Graduating with Honours

Information: https://www.organisatiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/regulations/social-and-behavioural-sciences/psychology/course-and-examination-regulations

Tip: Programme Regulations

Bachelor completion and then Master’s programme

Master programme: Strict Rule

1-year Master Specialisations(Start in September or February)

Specialisation Courses (10EC)required per Master specialisation

Applied Cognitive Psychology Applied Cognitive Psychology

Child and Adolescent Psychology Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Clinical Neuropsychology Clinical Neuropsychology

Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology

Economic and Consumer Psychology Economic and Consumer Psychology

Health Psychology Health and Medical Psychology

Methodology and Statistics in Psychology

Occupational Health Psychology ACP, HMP or SPO

School Psychology School Psychology

Social and Organisational Psychology Social Psychology in Organisations

NB: Only one master’s specialisation is possible!

Master (1 year)

Research Master (2 years)

Clinical and Health Psychology (research)

Cognitive Neuroscience (research)

Developmental Psychology (research)

Social and Organisational Psychology (research)

Start: September 1 and February 1

Selection process: To be considered student must have: passed relevant specialisation courses;

good grades;

be highly motivated.

Information: http://en.mastersinleiden.nl/programmes/psychology-research/en/introduction

Start researching the options now!

You need to think about:

Application process and deadlines

Pre-requisite courses needed

Post-Master education requirements

Master’s somewhere else?

Registration (regular courses) Semester I of 2019-20 academic year

Will take place July 8 - August 25, 2019 in uSis

Maximum 40 ec per semester (or Adviser permission)

Electives outside of psychology?

Always request permission in uSis first

Studielink Registration 2019-20 academic year

Don’t forget to register as a student in Studielink forthe 2019-20 academic year!

You need to do this if you study here in Leiden or at another university as part of an exchange programme.

Questions about your Study Plan?

Make an appointment with your Adviser!