BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Mediterranean College

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology at Mediterranean College is your gateway to becoming a bilingual professional with strong career prospects, focusing on clinical psychology while blending innovative modules like "Psychology in the Modern World." It's perfect for students passionate about understanding human behavior in real-world settings, covering areas like counseling, psychotherapy through hands-on role-plays, and clinical applications—preparing you for roles in health, clinical, or counseling fields.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays a solid foundation by introducing core psychological knowledge, study skills, and research methods to ease your transition into university life. You'll dive into essential topics through modules like foundational psychology debates and key competencies, building the groundwork for more advanced study while developing independent learning skills. This year sets you up with the basics of the mind, motivation, and behavior, making complex ideas feel approachable right from the start.

Year 2 builds your practical skills with a deeper look at psychological theories and their real-world use, including seminars on conditions like autism through topics such as social impairment, theory of mind, and behavioral treatments. Modules like "Clinical Applications of Psychology" show how theory applies to clinical, health, and counseling areas, teaching assessments, interventions, and therapies for specific issues. You'll gain confidence handling psychological health topics, readying you for professional practice.

Year 3 is where it all comes together, letting you shine through independent research on a topic you choose. In "Independent Study in Psychology," you'll design your own project, collect data, analyze it, and write a scientific report under supervision, while reflecting on transferable skills for jobs or further study. This capstone experience hones your expertise, making you stand out to employers in clinical or counseling roles.

Focus areas: Clinical psychology, counseling & psychotherapy (with role-plays and observation suites), health psychology, innovative topics like "Psychology in the Modern World," and research methods applied to real-world issues such as autism spectrum conditions and executive dysfunction.

Learning outcomes: Develop bilingual proficiency, apply psychological theory in clinical/health/counseling contexts, master research skills for independent projects, gain generic psychologist competencies like assessments and interventions, and build personal/transferable skills for graduate employment or postgraduate training.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Awarded by the University of Derby (TOP-30 UK university), meets British Psychological Society (BPS) registration requirements for professional psychologist pathways, and aligns with UK bodies like BACP for counseling careers.

Reputation (employability rankings): Mediterranean College's School of Psychology has the greatest experience among Greek private colleges (since 1977), with 45+ years in psychology studies; University of Derby ranks TOP-30 UK for postgraduate psychology programs, ensuring strong employability through placements, guest lectures, and a network for clinical opportunities.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Mediterranean College's BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology, you'll dive into hands-on learning that builds real-world skills right from the start, like conducting your own research projects alongside faculty who are active in cutting-edge studies on social, developmental, cognitive, and biological psychology. You'll get trained on modern software for designing, analyzing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative research, plus practice clinical techniques through role-plays in our specialized one-way mirror observation suite. This research-oriented program also opens doors to internships and voluntary work with our network of partner institutions, ensuring you graduate ready to apply psychology in professional settings.

Here's how our facilities and activities make experiential learning come alive for this program::

- Modern software and research tools: Hands-on training in specialist data collection, analysis programs, and psychometric tools for social sciences research, plus workshops on quantitative/qualitative methods.
- Group projects and research participation: Join College research projects, present at conferences, and contribute to academic journals as part of the program's core focus.
- Internships and placements: Access a network of collaborating institutions for internships or voluntary activities to gain practical experience.
- Role-plays and observation suite: Practice counseling and psychotherapy skills using the one-way mirror observation suite equipped for role-plays, focus groups, and recordings.
- Labs and specialized facilities: Computer labs, observation rooms, and psychometrics-equipped spaces for interactive labs, simulations, and workshops.
- Libraries and resources: Physical and digital libraries stocked with Greek/English textbooks, supporting independent research and study skills development.
- Additional support: Seminars on psychometric tools via ISON Psychometrica, guest lectures, and career workshops to boost employability.

Imagine turning your passion for psychology into bilingual expertise with exceptional career prospects—spots are filling up fast, so apply today for BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology and start building your future.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Mediterranean College's BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology, you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning right from the start, building real-world skills through research projects, role-plays, and practical training tailored to clinical psychology and beyond. Our staff, who lead cutting-edge research, guide you in using modern software tools for designing, conducting, analyzing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative social sciences research—ensuring you're equipped like a pro from day one. You'll practice counseling and psychotherapy with role-plays in our one-way mirror observation suite, and get involved in your own research plus College projects that can lead to conferences and publications.

Here's how our facilities and opportunities make it all happen:
- Modern software training: Hands-on with specialist data collection, analysis programs, and psychometric tools for psychology research.
- Group projects and research: Participate in staff-led research projects, plus your own independent research with labs, tutorials, and presentations.
- Internships and placements: Access internships or voluntary activities through our network of collaborating institutions, with Career Office support.
- Role-plays and simulations: Interactive sessions in counseling using the one-way mirror observation suite for real practice.
- Labs and observation facilities: Computer labs, observation rooms equipped with state-of-the-art hardware for practical application.
- Libraries and resources: Physical and digital libraries stocked with Greek/English textbooks, supporting independent learning and study skills.
- Additional support: Workshops on essay writing, critical thinking, research methods, and careers to boost your professional edge.