BS in Psychology

The BS in Psychology is a rigorous, comprehensive four-year program that takes students from foundational principles of the discipline all the way through to advanced research and specialised applications. 

Grounded in the American model of higher education, the program combines deep disciplinary training with the breadth of a Liberal Education Curriculum, engaging students across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts. This interdisciplinary foundation produces graduates with the intellectual flexibility to connect ideas across fields and approach problems from multiple perspectives. 

Across four years, students develop expertise in the six core domains of psychology, that is biological, cognitive, developmental, individual differences, social, and psychopathology, while building the research and analytical skills that underpin the entire discipline. Courses are delivered entirely in English by internationally trained faculty who combine active research agendas with high-quality teaching, bringing current scientific knowledge directly into the classroom. 

What you will learn:  How and why people think, feel, and behave, from the level of neurons and brain circuits to the dynamics of relationships, groups, and cultures. How to design and conduct rigorous psychological research. How to apply psychological knowledge to real-world problems in health, education, work, and society. 

Experiential learning is central to the program. Students complete a supervised, credit-bearing Internship in Psychology in a professional setting of their choice, and every student undertakes a full two-semester Final Year Project, carrying out an original empirical study from initial proposal through data collection, analysis, and written report. Laboratory sessions embedded in research methods courses give students hands-on experience with the methods and technologies used in contemporary psychological science, including EEG, eye-tracking, VR/XR, and statistical software. 

The degree awarded is a Bachelor of Science, accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE). It corresponds to EQF/HQF Level 6. 

Psychology is one of the most versatile degrees you can pursue — and this program is designed to make the most of that versatility. 

The curriculum is deliberately built around multiple trajectories. Core courses give every student a thorough grounding in psychological science. Consolidation electives, chosen from a rich pool of fourteen advanced courses, allow students to specialise in the areas that matter most to them, whether that is clinical and counselling psychology, forensic settings, neuropsychology, educational psychology, organisational behaviour, or health. Academic advising by the Programme Coordinator supports students in assembling an elective combination that aligns with their professional and academic goals. ​

Professional licensing pathway:  Students who complete a specified set of elective courses satisfy the academic coursework requirements relevant to applying for the Psychologist Practice Licence (Άδεια Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου) in Greece, awarded through the regional public health authorities.

Faculty expertise spans the full breadth of the discipline. The programme is led by experienced researchers in cognitive and experimental psychology, educational psychology and addictions, social and media psychology, biological psychology, neuropsychology, and clinical approaches, all holding doctoral degrees from leading international universities. Students benefit from small-group teaching, accessible faculty office hours, and the opportunity to collaborate on faculty-led research. 

The program maintains active industry connections through the Office of Career Services and Alumni, which brokers internship placements, organises Career Days, Graduate Career Forums, and 'Meet the Experts' sessions with practitioners, and supports students in translating their degree into professional opportunities. Employer relationships span healthcare, education, business, technology, government, and the non-profit sector. 

For students with global ambitions, the Study Abroad Program offers the opportunity to spend a semester or full year at a partner institution worldwide, with credits fully transferable to the Psychology degree. The program's international student community and cross-cultural curriculum further enrich the learning experience, preparing graduates to work effectively across cultures and contexts. 

Psychology attracts students who are curious about people — what shapes behaviour, how the mind works, why people struggle, and how they recover and grow. 

You don't need prior study in psychology to join this program. What matters is a genuine interest in human behaviour and a willingness to engage with both scientific evidence and complex human questions. The program is designed to serve a wide range of students but it is especially well suited to those with a clear professional calling in the psychological sciences. 

• Aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals:   

  If your goal is to become a licensed psychologist, counsellor, or mental health practitioner, this program provides the academic foundation you need. The curriculum covers clinical psychopathology, personality and individual differences, psychological assessment and testing, psychotherapy and counselling theory, biological psychology, and social psychology in depth. Entry into specialist areas like clinical, counselling, school, and neuropsychology, typically requires continuation to postgraduate study and supervised training, and this degree is an excellent launchpad for exactly those pathways. 

​OTHER AREAS WHERE THE PROGRAM IS A PARTICULARLY STRONG FIT 

• Neuropsychology and brain science
  Students fascinated by the biological foundations of mind and behaviour will find courses in Biological Psychology, Topics in Neuropsychology, and Social Neuroscience that provide a rigorous grounding in brain–behaviour relationships, neuroimaging methods, and the neural bases of cognition and social processes. These courses serve as excellent preparation for postgraduate research in neuroscience or clinical/cognitive neuropsychology. 

• Psychology in legal and justice contexts 
  For those drawn to the intersection of psychology and the law, Forensic Psychology examines criminal investigation, eyewitness testimony, competency assessment, child custody disputes, and correctional psychology. Combined with courses on psychopathology and personality, this forms a coherent foundation for roles in victim support, forensic assessment, or postgraduate study in forensic psychology. 

• Children, learning, and development 
  Students interested in education, child development, or learning differences will find a rich body of courses spanning infancy through adolescence and adulthood, alongside Educational Psychology and Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. These form a natural foundation for roles in schools and learning support services, or for postgraduate study in educational or developmental psychology. 

• Health, wellbeing, and resilience 
  Students drawn to health promotion, community mental health, or applied clinical work will find a coherent body of elective courses in Health and Lifelong Adaptation, Stress and Wellbeing, Trauma and Resilience, and Addictive Behaviours and Mental Health. These courses provide an excellent preparation for postgraduate programmes in health psychology or public health. 

BROADER PROFESSIONAL PROFILES 

• Leadership, HR, and organisations
  Courses in social psychology, industrial/organisational psychology, and stress and wellbeing translate directly into skills for managing people, building teams, and leading change — valued by employers across every sector. 

• Research, data, and analytics
  The program's thorough training in research design and statistical analysis, , from descriptive statistics through advanced experimental methods and SPSS, is in high demand in market research, public health, behavioural data science, and academia

• Communication, media, and society
  Through academic writing, research presentations, and courses in social cognition and diversity, students develop the ability to translate complex findings for diverse audiences,  a skill central to careers in HR, communications, policy, education, and health promotion. 

• Working in global and multicultural environments
  The Liberal Education Curriculum, study abroad opportunities, and courses in cross-cultural diversity, social issues, and anthropology provide a strong platform for careers in international organisations, global business, and culturally diverse communities. 

The program is structured across three levels, foundation, core, and consolidation, designed to build knowledge progressively and systematically over four years. 

In the first year, students take the two gateway psychology courses (Psychology as a Natural Science and as a Social Science), begin developing statistical skills, and complete Liberal Education courses in academic writing, argumentation, and character education. From the second year onwards, students move through the full core curriculum of psychology - developmental lifespan courses, social and personality psychology, biological psychology, learning and memory, testing and assessment, and two research methods courses with laboratory components. The program reaches its peak in Years 3 and 4, when students select their specialisation electives, complete their internship, and carry out the Final Year Project. 

The Liberal Education Curriculum covers academic writing and argumentation, character education, professional communication, information technology and AI, Introduction to Human Biology (with laboratory), a mathematics course, and electives from five thematic clusters: Aesthetic Expression; Human Experience in Context; Society and Community; Environment and Sustainability; and The Business World. Students who qualify may also join the International Honors Program, an enriched academic pathway for high-achieving students (CI 3.5 or above after 20 credits). 

Required psychology core courses span every major area of the discipline, from biological and cognitive psychology to developmental, social, clinical, and research methods.  

The program also offers fourteen consolidation electives covering a broad range of applied and advanced topics — from Forensic Psychology, Trauma & Resilience, and Psychotherapy and Counselling to Neuropsychology, Social Neuroscience, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, and Health and Lifelong Adaptation. 

Capstone experience:  Every student completes the Internship in Psychology (Year 4) in a relevant professional setting, followed by a two-semester Final Year Project — a full original empirical study conducted under faculty supervision. These two experiences are the cornerstone of professional and research readiness.

Study abroad is available to students who wish to spend a semester, summer term, or full year at one of Deree's international partner institutions. Credits earned abroad transfer fully to the Psychology degree, and scholarship funding is available annually for eligible applicants. 

A Psychology degree can lead to diverse professional directions across education, health, organizations, research, technology, and social services.

Career Paths 

• Education & Learning Support: Graduates may work in roles such as school psychology support, learning facilitation, or educational research
• Human Resources & Organizations: Possible career paths include HR specialist, talent development consultant, or organizational psychologist
• Mental Health & Counseling: Graduates may pursue roles such as licensed psychologist, counseling support worker, or mental health advocate
• Research & Academia: Opportunities include research assistant, graduate student, or data analyst in behavioral sciences
• Forensic & Justice Settings: Graduates may work as forensic psychology assistants or in victim services
• Health & Community Services: Possible roles include health promotion officer or community worker
• Media, Marketing & UX: Psychology graduates may work as user experience researchers, consumer behavior analysts, or communications specialists
• Social Research & Policy: Career options include policy researcher, NGO program developer, or social researcher
• Technology & AI: Graduates may pursue roles such as human factors specialist, behavioral data analyst, or AI ethics researcher

The internship is a strategic career-launch opportunity, not just a graduation requirement. Many students receive job offers or further opportunities directly from their placement hosts. The Office of Career Services and Alumni supports students at every step, from CV preparation and mock interviews to networking events and employer introductions throughout the degree. 

For graduates planning advanced study, the BS in Psychology provides excellent preparation for postgraduate programmes including MSc/MA in Clinical, Counselling, Cognitive, Organisational, or Health Psychology; research degrees (MRes, PhD, PsyD); and professional programmes in law, education, social work, and public health. Students aiming for specialised practice in clinical, counselling, school, or neuropsychology typically continue to structured postgraduate training to develop advanced competencies and meet the requirements for specialist registration. 

Graduate study note: Graduates planning to enter specialised areas of psychological practice, like clinical, counselling, school psychology, neuropsychology, or psychotherapy,  typically continue to postgraduate study and structured supervised training. The BS in Psychology is an excellent foundation for these pathways.