Degree in Psychology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

UNEATLANTICO European Atlantic University

Program Overview

The Degree in Psychology at Universidad Europea del Atlántico provides a well-rounded education focused on understanding human behaviour and preparing students for a wide range of psychology careers. It is ideal for students interested in areas such as clinical, educational, organisational, sport, or communication psychology, combining scientific foundations, practical training, and specialization opportunities.

Curriculum structure

First Year
Students begin by building the scientific foundations of psychology through subjects such as Foundations in Psychobiology, History of Psychology, and Psychology of Learning. They also explore behaviour in social and emotional contexts with Emotional Psychology and Social Psychology, while Statistics and Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) introduce research and analytical skills.

Second Year
The second year focuses on understanding mental processes and individual differences through Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences, Cognitive Processes: Perception, Attention and Memory, and Neuropsychology. Students also strengthen their research abilities with Research Methods for Psychology I, Research Methodology in Psychology II, and Psychometrics, alongside English I and English II to support the bilingual nature of the program.

Third Year
Students move into applied psychology fields with Educational Psychology, Psychopathology, and Organizational Psychology, connecting theory with professional practice. Courses such as Psychological Diagnosis and Clinical Psychology develop assessment and intervention skills, while electives like Corporate Organisation, Advertising Creation, or Educational Sociology allow students to begin specializing.

Fourth Year
The final year emphasizes professional preparation through Internship I, Psychological Intervention, and Conflict Resolution and Mediation. Students also complete Counselling, Business Economics and Entrepreneurship, and a Final Project, alongside advanced electives and a second internship to consolidate their chosen specialization.

Focus areas (in a string): Psychology of Work and Organisations, Educational Psychology, Sport Psychology, Communication Psychology (Marketing and Advertising)

Learning outcomes (in a string): understanding of psychological processes, behavioural assessment skills, research and statistical competence, counselling and intervention abilities, professional communication skills, bilingual English-Spanish training, application of psychology across clinical, educational and organisational settings

Professional alignment (accreditation): Official Degree in Psychology preparing students for careers in organisational psychology, educational psychology, sport psychology, counselling, research, and further specialization such as sanitary psychology through postgraduate study

Reputation (employability rankings): Strong professional orientation with internships in companies and institutions, specialization pathways, and applied training designed to enhance graduate employability across multiple psychology sectors

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At UNEATLANTICO's Degree in Psychology, you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning right from the start, building real-world skills through dedicated facilities and practical opportunities that set you up for a thriving career. The Faculty of Health Sciences offers specialized laboratories for Physiology and Psychophysiology, where you can explore human behavior and cognitive processes with expert guidance from professors like Andrea Corrales Pardo, who teaches these subjects. You'll also benefit from strong support in research and professional practice, including internships that students rave about for launching their careers.

Here's how our program makes experiential learning come alive for Psychology students::
- Dedicated laboratories: Access labs for Physiology and Psychophysiology to conduct experiments on human behavior, cognitive processes, and neurosciences, guided by PhD-level faculty with clinical expertise.
- Internships and professional practices: Gain real-world experience through placements like those at El Dueso prison (transformative for clinical psychology interests) or Ingram Micro's HR department (leading to job offers)—our students consistently highlight these as career game-changers.
- Research opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge work via the university's MLS Psychology Research journal, publishing original articles in basic, applied, and methodological psychology, with faculty leading projects in psychopharmacology, psychopathology, and more.

Imagine applying to a program where you're not just studying psychology—you're living it. These opportunities, backed by our bilingual education and international vibe in Santander, will give you the edge employers want.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At UNEATLANTICO's European Atlantic University, our Degree in Psychology puts you right into real-world learning from day one, building practical skills through hands-on experiences guided by expert professors who bridge theory and practice. You'll dive into psychophysiology and human physiology using dedicated facilities that make complex concepts come alive, all within the Faculty of Health Sciences where research and application go hand in hand.

This approach means you'll gain the confidence and tools to excel in psychology—here's how, with specifics from our program:

- Specialized laboratories: Access labs for Physiology, Psychophysiology, Biomechanics, and more, perfect for hands-on experiments in cognitive processes, neurosciences, and psychopharmacology under professors like Dr. Andrea Corrales Pardo (PhD in Neuropsychophysiology).
- Expert-led research and projects: Work with faculty researchers on topics like psychopathology, psychometric evaluation, and basic psychological processes—many lead national/international projects and tutor theses, fostering group projects in real research settings.
- Professional practices emphasis: The program includes dedicated professional practices to engage directly in your future profession, with a hands-on focus praised by students for bringing you close to real psychology work early on.
- Research institutes and support: Benefit from affiliations like the Brazilian Institute of Pharmacological Practice (BIPP) via professors, plus opportunities tied to our MLS Psychology Research journal for publishing in basic, applied, and methodological psychology.

Imagine stepping into a career-ready mindset with these resources at your fingertips—students rave about how this practical edge sets UNEATLANTICO apart.