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  • Total number of students: 77.
  • International students: 50.

“International” refers to students holding a non-Italian high school diploma. 

 

You will take classes over three years. Each subject includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).  

 

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty. 

First year

  •  Fundamentals of neurobiology and genetics (8 ECTS)
  • Pedagogy (6 ECTS)
  • Sociology (6 ECTS)
  • Psychodynamics (8 ECTS)
  • Experimental psychology (8 ECTS)
  • Social psychology (8 ECTS)
  • Philosophy of psychology (6 ECTS)  
  • One foreign language to choose among (other than the mother tongue) (3 ECTS)
    • Advanced English
    • Foreign language (French)
    • Foreign language (German)
    • Foreign language (Spanish)
    • Italian for foreign students
  • IT skills (3 ECTS)
  • Theology*

Second year

  • Interview and survey design (with practical activities) (8 ECTS)
  • Group processes and intervention (with practical activities) (8 ECTS)
  • Research methods and measurement process in psychology (8 ECTS)
  • Neuropsychology (10 ECTS)
  • Work and organizational psychology (8 ECTS)
  • Developmental psychology (8 ECTS)
  • Statistics for psychology (8 ECTS)
  • Elective courses (4 ECTS)
  • Practical Psychological Training (PPT) (4 ECTS)
  • Theology*

Third year

  • Psychological testing (with practical activities) (8 ECTS)
  • Clinical interviewing (with practical activities) (8 ECTS)
  • Clinical psychology (8 ECTS)
  • Two elective courses among: (8+8 ECTS)
    • Communication and cognitive enhancement technologies
    • Health and sport psychology
    • Psychology of interpersonal, family and social relationships
    • Psychology of typical and at risk adolescence
  • Elective course (8 ECTS)
  • Practical Psychological Training (PPT) (6 ECTS)
  • Final dissertation (4 ECTS)
  • Theology*

*Theology Seminar

Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
After this degree, you can work as a junior psychologist in many areas. You’ll be able to support individuals, groups, and organisations using your knowledge of psychology. You will help with assessment, well-being, learning, and personal or social development. 

This programme meets the EuroPsy (European qualification standard for psychologists) Phase 1 requirements. 

 

Possible career paths include: 

  • School and educational support: Helping students through assessments, learning support, and counselling. 
  • Health and rehabilitation services: Working on programmes that support mental and physical health through psychological methods. 
  • Research roles: Assisting in planning and running studies in psychology and social sciences. 
  • Marketing and communication: Using psychological insights to understand people’s behaviour in media, advertising, and public relations. 
  • Human resources and training: Helping companies with hiring, staff development, and workplace well-being. 
  • Classes start: September 2026.
  • The academic calendar for 2026/27 will be online in July (visit this page). 
  • A Welcome Event is usually held the week before classes begin. Details will be shared in early August. 
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee. 

 

To contact SELDA: 

  • Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage