The VU bachelor Psychology offers students courses in clinical psychology, neuro- and developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, and social and organizational psychology. In the first two years of the study, students will acquire a broad understanding of the field of psychology and its methodology, and of the various research questions that currently define the field. Following this broad introduction, students will - towards the end of the second year - specialise by choosing a subject of their interest. In the subsequent bachelor year, students will pursue their subject both by acquiring knowledge and methods specific to their interests, and by learning general research skills, such reporting and communicating research results.

Applicants holding a diploma from another country must meet a number of requirements: A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO diploma See the Diploma Requirement List for examples of accepted diplomas per country. Please note: this list is meant to give you an indication of admissibility; no rights can be derived from it. Proof of sufficient proficiency in English See the General Admission Requirements for the English language requirement. Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics After you apply to the programme and upload the required documents in our student portal, your International Student Advisor will have a look at your transcripts to determine whether your diploma is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma and whether your mathematics level is sufficient. These examples of diplomas demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the required level of mathematics: International Baccalaureate: Math Studies, Math Standard Level or Math Higher Level. British GCE A-Levels: A-levels or AS-level in Mathematics with a grade A, B or C. Recent A-levels in Psychology (obtained after 2015) are also accepted. Germany: Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife European Baccalaureate: Mathematics; written or oral examination, at least 3 hours during the Orientation Cycle.