Psychology
Poznań
Poznań - in short
Highlights of the direction
Master’s degree
The course culminates in the completion of a dissertation (Master’s thesis) and a final examination
practical profile
Graduates of this course receive thorough training for a career in the profession
study mode
We offer the Psychology degree programme in both modes: full-time (day-time) and part-time (evening and weekend)
10 semesters
The Psychology degree programme lasts ten semesters (five years)
Poznań - informant
Get to know the direction Psychology
Psychology at PAM, named after Prince Mieszko I, is a degree programme that has been developing dynamically since 2017. That year, following a ministerial decision, the Faculty of Social Sciences welcomed the first psychology students in our institution’s more than 20-year history. Our lecturers have extensive academic and professional experience. In addition to the classes included in the curriculum, students have many opportunities to develop their interests through the Student Research Society and the Self-Study Group. You can participate in academic conferences, organise student conferences and publish articles with our institution’s Academic Publishing House. We also encourage students to participate in international exchange programmes, including Erasmus+.
Psychology is an interdisciplinary field of study, offering graduates a wide range of employment opportunities and prospects for further professional development, such as through postgraduate study. The knowledge and skills acquired whilst studying Psychology are useful in many fields, including: healthcare, the media, recruitment, management, training, market research, psychoeducation and psychoprophylaxis, social work, mediation, work within the justice system, the police and the prison service, and education and upbringing. Graduates are prepared for independent psychological practice and for working within interdisciplinary teams. They will find employment, amongst other places, in psychological and educational counselling centres and in the education sector (upon obtaining the relevant qualifications), in care and educational institutions, hospitals, centres providing individual and family counselling, centres working with older people, etc.
Studying with us is not just about acquiring knowledge, but above all about consciously shaping your own career path. Our programme combines a solid academic foundation with practical experience. We organise our classes so that our students can balance their studies with their personal and professional lives, in line with the principle:
ARE YOU WORKING? ARE YOU STUDYING? YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE!
The Individual Study Programme (IOS) allows you to reconcile both objectives.
The nature of practical classes
A psychology degree at our university is not just about theory from textbooks. We ensure that our students develop key professional skills right from the start through an intensive programme of practical classes, workshops and simulations.
Interpersonal skills workshop
- Interpersonal training: you will learn active listening, empathy and how to build relationships with patients and clients.
- Simulated psychological interviews: you will conduct your first controlled diagnostic interviews under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
- Dealing with a difficult customer: you’ll learn how to respond in crisis and conflict situations.
Diagnostic and instrumental laboratories
- Psychological tests: you’ll discover licensed, state-of-the-art tools for assessing intelligence, personality and career aptitude.
- Case Study Analysis: you will work on real, anonymised case studies from the fields of clinical, educational and health psychology.
- Research design: you will learn how to design questionnaires yourself and analyse consumer and market behaviour.
Work placements and study visits
- Partner organisations: you will undertake your work placements in hospitals, psychological and educational counselling centres, crisis intervention centres, educational institutions and foundations.
- Practising lecturers: your lecturers will include, amongst others, practising psychotherapists, psychologists and mediators.
Organisation of classes in the various modes of study
We tailor the way we run our classes to suit your daily schedule and commitments.
Full-time (day) studies
- classes from Tuesday to Friday
- direct and daily contact with lecturers
- full access to the university’s facilities (reading rooms, relaxation areas)
Part-time (correspondence) studies
- courses held at weekends (Saturdays, Sundays and, occasionally, Friday afternoons)
- on average, two sessions a month, intensive workshop blocks
The course is mainly taught on campus. A hybrid format (online, e-learning) is permitted.
Tutoring
Tutoring on the psychology degree programme involves collaboration between a student and a tutor (an academic or a practitioner), either on an individual basis or in very small groups, with the aim of supporting the student’s academic, professional and personal development.
Admissions Policy
Recruitment timetable:
- March – May – early admissions; online enrolment opens. Applicants reserve places before sitting their A-levels.
- June – July – main intake period. Applications are accepted from those who have received their A-level results.
- August – September – summer enrolment.
In accordance with Section 37( 2. According to the Statutes of the Prince Mieszko I National Academy of Music, applications for admission to the Academy may be made on the basis of:
- recruitment
- validation of learning outcomes
- transfers from another higher education institution (including a foreign one)
- Admission to the degree programme is determined by the submission of a complete set of documents and fulfilment of the requirements set out in the admissions rules.
Language skills:
The recommended level of English proficiency corresponds to at least level A1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). At the same time, it has been pointed out that, given the international nature of contemporary scholarship and the availability of psychological literature in English, the further development of language skills is an essential part of preparing students to make use of current scientific and professional knowledge.
Additional information for prospective students regarding the specific nature of the Clinical Psychology degree programme Before the start of the academic year and before commencing their professional placements, students must have:
- An accident insurance policy (NNW) and a third-party liability insurance policy (OC);
- Certificate for public health and epidemiological purposes;
- Certificate/proof of vaccination against hepatitis B;
- Certificate of no criminal record, issued pursuant to Article 21(3) of the Act of 13 May 2016 on countering the risks of sexual offences and the protection of minors (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 560).
Poznań - specializations
Specializations of the direction Psychology
Clinical psychology
Educational psychology
As part of this specialisation, students acquire comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of individual developmental psychology and how individuals function in various environments and social groups. Students are able to design and carry out activities involving both individual work and work with and within groups. They are familiar with and able to use psychological diagnostic tools, and undertake activities to support individuals, including those with special educational needs.
Health psychology
The aim of the programme is to train psychologists working in healthcare and mental health settings to provide psychological support and assistance, promote a healthy lifestyle, deliver health education, and engage in disease prevention and early intervention.
During the course, students will gain evidence-based, up-to-date and practical knowledge of the psychological aspects of supporting people with chronic illnesses, patients undergoing rehabilitation, and their families.
Students on the programme will learn how to motivate people to change their lifestyle and how to support those with chronic illnesses throughout their treatment. The programme also covers the design and implementation of health promotion programmes for various communities and population groups.
The main benefit of completing the programme is to deepen one’s knowledge of the psychological factors underlying health, illness and treatment, and to develop skills in providing psychological support to patients and their families.
The Health Psychology degree programme enables students to develop skills in the following areas: psychological assessment, psychological support for patients and their families, psychological therapy, medical communication within a team, and communication with patients and their families. The programme also covers new aspects of patient care, such as the use of new communication technologies in a psychologist’s work and the psychologist’s involvement in coordinated care within interdisciplinary teams.
Neuropsychology
Unlock the secrets of human behaviour and build the career of the future!
Where does biology end and the mind begin? A degree in Neuropsychology is the key to understanding the most fascinating organ of all – the human brain.
Neuropsychology combines in-depth knowledge of neural structures with practical psychological assessment. You will learn how injuries, the ageing process and neurobiology influence the way we think, feel and make decisions.
We don’t just offer theory! We focus on a practical approach to learning: the analysis of real-life medical cases (case studies), working with modern diagnostic tools, and training in patient interaction.
As a graduate, you will gain unique skills that are highly valued in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and neurological clinics.
Choose a degree programme that leads to a real career and enables you to make a real difference! Neuropsychology is one of the fastest-growing fields of science in the 21st century!
*The tuition fee for the Neuropsychology specialism is 800 zł per month.
Child and adolescent psychology
The specialisation in Child and Adolescent Psychology within the Psychology degree programme is a course of study that prepares students for diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive work with the youngest patients. It focuses on understanding the specific nature of human development from the prenatal period, through childhood, to early adulthood (adolescence), taking into account the dynamic changes occurring in the young person’s psyche.
What will you learn with us?
The degree programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in psychological assessment and counselling, with an emphasis on:
- The psychological development of children and adolescents: Stages of cognitive, emotional and social development, as well as developmental crises typical of each age group.
- Psychological assessment: The use of specialist tests and tools to assess intelligence, personality, school readiness and disorders in children and young people.
- Developmental and mental health disorders: Diagnosis and specific approaches to working with children with autism (ASD), ADHD, behavioural disorders, anxiety and depression, eating disorders or learning difficulties (dyslexia, etc.).
- Support from family and the wider community: Approaches to working with parents, schools and carers (psychoeducation, mediation, parenting support).
- Crisis intervention: Supporting children and young people in traumatic situations, such as parental divorce, bereavement, peer violence (cyberbullying) or suicide attempts.
Graduates of this specialisation find employment in educational, care and medical institutions such as:
- Psychological and educational counselling centres (public and private).
- Schools, nurseries and day-care centres.
- Children’s hospitals, child psychiatry wards and mental health clinics.
- Crisis intervention centres, children’s homes and adoption and care centres.
From smartphone screens to peer-group crises. Become a psychologist equipped to tackle the real-life challenges facing the younger generation!
*The tuition fee for the Child and Adolescent Psychology specialism is 800 zł per month.
Tools from the university
IMAGO PRO with SPSS modules
The university offers students and academic staff the opportunity to receive training in and use IMAGO PRO with SPSS modules. This is a comprehensive analytical and reporting solution. The analytical environment enables data exploration and preparation, as well as multidimensional analysis and the building of predictive models. Access to the specialist IMAGO PRO software has been activated in Room 202 on Bułgarska Street and in the Reading Room on Świerzawska Street.
Our IT staff have installed SPSS software on 29 computers in the reading room on Świerzawska Street and in the IT room on Bułgarska Street. Students will be able to access the workstations equipped with the software during methodology and statistics classes, as well as during the library’s opening hours.
Throughout the academic year, we plan to run training sessions for students and staff on how to use the software. We encourage young researchers to start familiarising themselves with SPSS now.
