The programme offered in Thessaloniki has been granted official accreditation by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education.
Explore the fascinating world of human behaviour and unlock the potential to make a real impact on people’s lives. Psychology is concerned with a wide range of phenomena including remembering and forgetting, thinking, problem solving, learning, the acquisition of skills, language, seeing and hearing, decision making, verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and emotions. It is also concerned with the practical and ethical applications of psychological research to the profession.
The specific knowledge base imparted in the programme consists of:
*BPS Accreditation is subject to confirmation due to change of legal status.
The programme offered in Thessaloniki is officialy accreditated by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education. Official HAHE accreditation (PDF in Greek)
Eligibility for BPS Membership
Graduates of the programme are eligible to join the British Psychological Society (BPS), gaining access to a wide range of professional benefits—including international recognition, networking opportunities, access to BPS resources and publications, professional development support, legal guidance, and more.
Applied Learning Focus
The programme places strong emphasis on real-world application, combining theory with practice through interactive class activities, innovative assessments (such as reflective diaries and case studies), and hands-on experience in the Neuroscience Lab and other practical settings.
Introduction to Psychology I
Philosophy of Science and Ethics I
Academic and Professional Communication
Academic and Transferable Skills
Sensation & Perception
Introduction to Psychology II
Discovering Science
Philosophy of Science and Ethics II
Artificial Intelligence Literacy
Digital Toolkit: IT Applications
Topics in Psychology I
Reasoning & Critical Thinking for Psychologists I
Evolutionary Psychology
Applied Psychology I
Communication and Interpersonal Relationships I
Topics in Psychology ΙΙ
Reasoning & Critical Thinking for Psychologists IΙ
Interdisciplinary Psychology
Applied Psychology II
Communication and Interpersonal Relationships II
Child Development
Neuroscience
Psychological Research Methods
Forensic Psychology
Health Psychology
Psychology of Employment, Employability and Enterprise
Social Psychology
Individual Differences
Psychological Disorders
Memory and Language
Statistics
Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology
Research Project in Psychology
Plus three of:
Issues in Clinical Psychology
Social Cognition and Behavior
Psychology of Counseling
Minorities: Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Plus three of:
Emotion from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
Psychology of Addiction
Adult Development & Aging
The Psychology of the Intimate Interpersonal Relationship
Cognition and Emotion
The programme aims to provide students with
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Our scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, financial need, social factors, and other criteria, and are designed to empower talented individuals and make higher education more accessible.
Important: Please note that you must apply separately for a scholarship or funding opportunity. Submitting an application for admission does not automatically consider you for financial support.
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Undergraduate Tuition Fees
A registration fee of €390 is submitted along with your application and is paid once at the beginning of your course.
Important Note: Tuition fees are typically payable in installments, as outlined in each student’s offer letter.
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The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Our Psychology BSc graduates are eligible to seek graduate membership (MBPsS) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Accreditation and Recognition
The University of York Europe Campus is strongly committed to quality education and academic excellence. It is officially accredited and recognised by top international accreditation bodies. Read more
*Accreditation is subject to confirmation due to change of legal status.
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Psychology programme may pursue careers in a variety of professions that involve working with people. They can pursue careers as psychologists, counsellors, social workers in hospitals, community centres, schools, businesses and many more.
The Career, Employability, and Enterprise Centre is dedicated to helping students define and achieve their career aspirations. Offering expert guidance on CVs, cover letters, and job interviews, the Centre ensures students are well-prepared for the job market. Through initiatives like the Annual Career Days, we connect students with potential employers, providing valuable opportunities to build professional networks and gain hands-on experience.
This module instructs students in all aspects of academic and professional communication, including academic writing, reading, speaking and listening through the examination of contemporary social issues, as well as those pertinent to the student’s own field of study. It also provides space for students to consider how technology is used in the academic communication process. Using a variety of different teaching and learning methods, students will be given the opportunity to practice and improve their overall use of academic language so that by the end of the module they are proficient in the specifics of academic and professional discourse.
This interdisciplinary, university-wide module equips Year 1 undergraduate students with essential academic, personal, and professional skills to support their successful transition into Higher Education and prepare them for lifelong learning and employability. Students will develop capabilities in academic literacy, critical thinking, digital fluency, collaborative learning, time and self-management, communication, and intercultural awareness. Through reflective practice and experiential learning, students will gain confidence in their abilities to learn independently, participate actively in the academic community, and contribute effectively to group and workplace settings. The module emphasises adaptability, inclusivity, and resilience as core components of academic and professional success.
This module introduces students to the foundations of psychological science as well as the historical roots and the potential future directions of the discipline. Key areas include research methodology and history of psychology, human memory, personality, issues in social psychology, the process of learning, psychopathology, and fundamentals of the human brain. The discussion of both traditional approaches and current trends in psychological inquiry during the lectures will allow students to expand their knowledge and comprehension of psychology. Students will also attend several seminars that will enhance their academic, writing, and critical thinking skills and will also have the opportunity to participate in classroom discussions on emerging psychology topics.
This module introduces students to the historical foundations, the methods, and the implications of scientific enquiry, as well as to ethics in the field of science, with a specific focus in the field of Psychology. Central themes of this course will be the philosophical grounds of the scientific method, what science really is and how scientific explanation works, what accounts as scientific evidence, its reliability, ecological validity, and limitations. In addition, the unit will present what is considered ethical across the evolution of science and discuss the moral issues that have emerged in this path.
The module will introduce students to mechanisms of sensation and perception in humans and other animals. In the first lectures we will consider the very reason to study sensation and perception in an undergraduate Psychology program, as well as the philosophical and scientific questions that humans have long posed about perception. We will also study the methods and techniques scientists use to try to answer them. From then on, we will study the sensory pathways and fundamental perceptual processing including visual illusions and ambiguous figures in object perception. We will cover vision, audition, and chemical senses (smell and taste). Finally, we will study sensation and perception from physiological, psychological, and ecological perspectives. The course will be partly run-in lectures but will also use hands-on activities and exercises to allow students to understand the theoretical concepts.
This module provides first-year undergraduate students with foundational knowledge of Generative AI technologies, their ethical implications, and practical applications. Through a combination of theoretical discussions and hands-on workshops, students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate generative AI systems, understand their societal impact, and apply these tools ethically within their respective disciplines. Students will gain practical experience with prompt engineering, learn to identify AI-generated content, and explore discipline-specific applications. The module begins with core concepts common to all students, followed by discipline-specific applications tailored to Business Studies, Psychology, Computer Science, English Language Linguistics and Literature, and Communication and Digital Media.
This hands-on module equips first-year undergraduate students with essential digital skills through practical experience with cloud-based productivity tools and discipline-specific applications. Students will develop competencies in collaborative document creation, data analysis, presentation design, and digital organization. The module emphasizes cloud computing concepts, collaboration techniques, and effective digital workflows. Following a common foundation in such tools, students will explore specialized applications relevant to their academic disciplines (Business Studies, Psychology, Computer Science, English Language Linguistics and Literature, and Communication and Digital Media), preparing them for academic success and future professional environments.
The unit is an introduction to the scientific methodology of psychological research. The unit explores the methods, techniques and reasoning skills that underpin the science of psychology. Part of this unit will entail practical laboratory classes that will assist students in discovering the scientific methodology and develop basic skills in conducting research. In addition, students will be involved in research exercises that will increase their understanding of key concepts and terms of the scientific methodology.
This module is a continuation of Introduction to Psychology I. It introduces students to the foundations of psychological science as well as the historical roots and the potential future directions of the discipline. Key areas include research methodology and history of psychology, human memory, personality, issues in social psychology, the process of learning, psychopathology, and fundamentals of the human brain. The discussion of both traditional approaches and current trends in psychological inquiry during the lectures will allow students to expand their knowledge and comprehension of psychology. Students will also attend several
seminars that will enhance their academic, writing, and critical thinking skills and will also have the opportunity to participate in classroom discussions on emerging psychology topics.
This module introduces students to the historical foundations, the methods, and the implications of scientific enquiry, as well as to ethics in the field of science, with a specific focus in the field of Psychology. Central themes of this course will be the philosophical grounds of the scientific method, what science really is and how scientific explanation works, what accounts as scientific evidence, its reliability, ecological validity, and limitations. In addition, the unit will present what is considered ethical across the evolution of science and discuss the moral issues that have emerged in this path.
This unit studies the processes involved in the adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments. Emphasis will be placed upon developing understanding and skills in the areas of interpersonal relations and psychological and physical well-being. Topics: Adjustment, Personality, Stress & Health, the Self, Gender, Interpersonal Relationships, Adulthood, Coping Process, and Psychological Disorders. Applications: achieving self-control (goal setting / behaviour modification), building self-esteem, developing communication styles, understanding relationships, understanding and accepting diversity and differences.
This course provides an introduction to the principles of communication and interpersonal relationships. It explores the communication process and its various forms, the significance of verbal and non-verbal communication, the processes and types of interviewing, core communication skills and techniques, and key factors influencing interpersonal communication.
This module provides an overview of the ways in which the growing and influential field of Evolutionary Psychology can shed light on the nature of the human mind and behaviour. The purpose of this module is also to introduce a different way of thinking about behaviour in terms of its adaptive significance. The module begins with an introduction to the Theory of Evolution and a discussion of some foundational issues concerning its nature and structure. Finally, implications of the Evolutionary Psychology approach for the mainstream academic fields of Psychology are considered.
Once formed, beliefs and cognitive biases remain stable, even when facing any contradictory evidence suggesting otherwise. This course will present a number of erroneous beliefs about human behavior and other misconceptions, in order to encourage students to develop a healthy skepticism and critical thinking skills. The common processes, that lead people to believe in something over something else, will be explored and contrasted to the scientific method, with an emphasis on distinguishing between scientific and pseudo-scientific arguments. Students will have the opportunity to work in groups and present a debate on a related topic of their choice.
This unit will provide an overview of key areas of psychological research, including language, thought, human consciousness, personality, motivation, and treatment of mental disorders.
Traditional approaches and current trends in psychological inquiry will be discussed, and this will allow students to expand their knowledge and comprehension of psychology during the formal lectures. Students will also attend several tutorials that will enhance their academic, writing, and critical thinking skills, and can participate in classroom discussions on emerging psychology topics.
This unit is a continuation of Applied Psychology I which studies the processes involved in the adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments. Emphasis will be placed upon developing understanding and skills in the areas of interpersonal relations and psychological and physical well-being. Topics: Adjustment, Personality, Stress & Health, the Self, Gender, Interpersonal Relationships, Adulthood, Coping Process, and Psychological Disorders. Applications: achieving self-control (goal setting / behaviour modification), building self-esteem, developing communication styles, understanding relationships, understanding and accepting diversity and differences.
This course is a continuation of Communication and Interpersonal Relationships I, which provides an introduction to the principles of communication and interpersonal relationships. It explores the communication process and its various forms, the significance of verbal and non-verbal communication, the processes and types of interviewing, core communication skills and techniques, and key factors influencing interpersonal communication.
“We are not students of a specific subject matter, but students of problems. And every problem can transcend the boundaries of any subject area and any specialty.” (Karl Popper, 1963)
Since the mid-20th century, the effective addressing of the problems and challenges of modern society has made interdisciplinary research in psychology, among other fields, essential. This course presents a diverse range of topics, focusing on the role of the science of psychology in solving the problems and challenges arising from the continuous evolution of contemporary society. From the acceptance and use of new technologies to the improvement of human performance, the science of psychology can offer methodologies and theoretical approaches that will help us address these relevant questions.
Once formed, beliefs and cognitive biases remain stable, even when facing any contradictory evidence suggesting otherwise. This course will present a number of erroneous beliefs about human behavior and other misconceptions, in order to encourage students to develop a healthy skepticism and critical thinking skills. The common processes that lead people to believe in something over something else will be explored and contrasted to the scientific method, with an emphasis on distinguishing between scientific and pseudo-scientific arguments. Students will have the opportunity to work in groups and present a debate on a related topic of their choice.
This unit will provide an overview of key areas of psychological research, including language, thought, human consciousness, personality, motivation, and treatment of mental disorders.
Traditional approaches and current trends in psychological inquiry will be discussed, and this will allow students to expand their knowledge and comprehension of psychology during the formal lectures. Students will also attend several tutorials that will enhance their academic, writing, and critical thinking skills, and can participate in classroom discussions on emerging psychology topics.
This module provides an overview of the cognitive, emotional and social development during childhood. The purpose of this module is to familiarize students with classic and emerging theories of child development, as well as research evidence. The students will learn to review these topics critically and to expand their knowledge, comprehension, analytical, and evaluation skills by drawing on the information presented to them during the formal interactive 2-hour lectures.
The purpose of this module is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the main concepts of Forensic Psychology and Criminal Investigation. The students will learn about the fundamental psychological theories of crime and how they are applied in criminal behaviour through case studies. Students will be asked to be actively involved in understanding criminal behaviour and on how a psychologist may participate in the legal systems’ procedures.
Health psychology explores the dynamic interplay of biological, psychological and social factors to explain and respond to medical conditions, disease progression, health promotion and illness prevention. This module introduces students to the key principles, theories, and currents trends in the field of health psychology. It looks at how psychology may contribute to the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, and the identification of factors leading to the development of illness. It discusses such issues as the biopsychosocial approach to health and illness, health-related behaviours and cognitions, addictive behaviours, stress and coping, pain and pain management, and coping with chronic and terminal illness. Students will also get familiar with the models of social change through self-awareness and community empowerment.
This course will provide fundamental knowledge of the structure and function of the human nervous system. It will equip students with the most important concepts and principles of modern neuroscience and demonstrate how cellular biology, brain structure and function are linked to human cognition and behaviour.
Psychologists use rigorous scientific methods to further our understanding of different behaviours and mental processes. Psychological Research Methods is an introduction to the process and practice of research in the behavioural sciences, with particular attention to the opportunities and challenges that psychologists face in applying the quantitative and qualitative methods of science to the study of human behaviour. This module will provide you with basic skills necessary to understand and conduct research in psychology. You will gain an understanding of the main scientific research methods, their advantages and disadvantages, and areas of application. You will also acquire skills in writing scientific reports and using library and online resources for scientific research. Finally, you will gain an understanding of ethical issues related to conducting research in psychology.
Globalization in conjunction with the global financial crisis created a new rapidly changing working environment. Within this environment employees have to re-invent themselves at a time when organisations are facing important pressures, which require changes in their structure (hierarchies), and in the way workforce is selected, trained and managed. Organizational and Occupational psychologists play a crucial role in helping people and companies navigate through these transitions. This module goes beyond classic work psychology teaching, and integrates the different concepts and theories used in traditional approaches of work psychology with the emerging trends in employability, employment, and enterprising or self- employment. The workplace is seen as a complex social system, made of interrelated parts that must be analysed as a whole in order to understand its emergent properties and the people within them. The main topics to be covered in this module concern the ways existing psychological models regarding workplaces and employees can be adapted to explain the challenges of the current occupational and organizational reality.
This module critically examines the role of the educational psychologist and explores the relationship between theory and practice within the educational system, placing emphasis mainly on early intervention with students with special educational needs. The students will learn to review these topics critically and to expand their knowledge, comprehension, analytical, and evaluation skills by drawing on the information that is presented to them during the formal 2-hour lectures.
This module introduces students to individual differences in personality and in intelligence, social beliefs and the methods for the assessment of such differences. It incorporates current research trends, the theories, and the findings, as well as the research methodology and ethics employed in the context of individual differences.
This module provides an overview of information-processing approaches to the study of memory and language. It illustrates the way research in different branches of psychology has been brought to bear on these cognitive processes. The main concepts of all three areas are introduced and their interrelation is displayed. Different approaches to investigating human cognition are presented and theories of memory and language are demonstrated and critically discussed.
This module covers in detail a range of disorders listed in current classification systems. It initially introduces students to the dominant etiological and treatment models. It subsequently discusses one group of disorders at a time, with emphasis on typical symptoms and associated features, classification, epidemiology, and treatment. This allows students to acquire both theoretical understanding of the disorders as well as knowledge of diagnosis, classification, and possible interventions for different psychopathological conditions. At relevant points, it focuses on current discussions and debates regarding selected psychopathological phenomena, providing, thus, more specialised and in-depth knowledge of specific issues.
Social psychology’s big ideas rest on the principles that people do not live their life in a vacuum; rather they are social beings who interact with others, communicate, share emotions, and exchange ideas on a daily basis. This module will explore some of the most fundamental questions in social psychological research including the way people understand themselves in social contexts, what breeds prejudice and conflict, and what makes some people more susceptible to persuasion attempts than others.
Statistics is an intermediate course to quantitative statistical analysis and an introduction to qualitative analyses. The module will provide students with the necessary skills to analyse quantitative data obtained in empirical research, using descriptive statistics, probability, and hypothesis testing. Students will gain an understanding of the main statistical methods, their advantages and disadvantages, and areas of application. The module will also provide an introduction to the main methods of qualitative analysis, and discuss advantages and disadvantages, and areas of application of qualitative designs.
The module objectives unfold in both the fall and spring semesters. The purpose of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to undertake independently a research project on a particular topic of their choice. Students will determine an appropriate research question; review the literature on the subject of examination; develop, design and present a research proposal addressing the subject of examination; recruit participants; collect and analyse data; and finally create an APA-style paper.
This module aims to introduce the principles of cognitive neuropsychology by providing a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between brain structure and cognitive function. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, this course seeks to equip students with the appropriate skills to explore and analyze how neurological conditions and brain damage can influence various cognitive processes, including attention, perception, decision making, language and memory.
This module provides students with knowledge and understanding of the main issues entailed in Clinical Psychology. The main focus will be placed upon the different issues of Abnormality with an emphasis on the clinician-client relationship, personality disorders, human sexuality, as well as legal and ethical issues in Clinical Psychology. The module is delivered in a formal lecture mode; however, critical participation of the students will be encouraged through case studies, exercises, and/or role playing through which the theoretical parts will be displayed practically.
This module will examine key issues, theories and research concerning socially vulnerable groups with regards to minority rights and psychosocial support. The relationships between nationalism, citizenship and minority rights will be considered with reference to empirical examples and contemporary research.
The module will focus upon a broad range of challenging questions for respecting difference within a globally complex and interconnected world by discussing contemporary minority issues such as immigration, the refugee crisis and women’s rights.
The module introduces students to counselling psychology as a profession. It covers both the main theories and schools that underpin counselling psychology and the key areas of intervention in the discipline. Moreover, it provides a basis for the development, understanding and application of key skills in counselling, while it engages with cultural, ethical and professional issues that inform the practice of counselling psychology.
In this module, we will explore contemporary issues in social cognition, examining both experimental and non-experimental research in social psychology. We will explore topics such as decision-making models, the impact of social norms on behaviour, implicit social cognition, and automatic processes and behavioural responses. Throughout the module, we will examine cutting-edge research in the field of social cognition and related subjects, as well as advancements and current developments in social psychological theories and paradigms.
Continued from Semester 5.
Globally, the number of older adults (i.e., over 65) is growing faster than the number of people in all younger age groups. The ageing population and changing structure of the population presents both with opportunities and challenges for the economy, services, and society at national and local levels. This has resulted in a growing interest among researchers, psychologists, and policy makers to better understand the process of ageing and to identify strategies to promote healthy and active lifestyles across the lifespan. This module introduces the multidisciplinary field of adult development and places particular emphasis on the central developmental and biopsychosocial theories developed to understand and explain ageing. This module explores adult development and the ageing process through the lens of social construction and examines the ways in which our understanding of ageing is shaped by the context in which individuals live. Contemporary challenges, such as ageism and ageing in the digital age are also discussed.
The present module will consider how emotion affects the following processes: conscious and non-conscious processing; memory bias and memory deficits; attentional bias; schematic processing; judgments; thoughts and images. The module aims to equip students with knowledge and understanding of the interaction between cognitive and emotional processes; (ex. mood and persuasion) as well as the ability to assess the degree to which information-processing models of anxiety and depression are able to account for extant studies.
This module will introduce a range of approaches, both theoretical and applied, to the topic of emotion from different perspectives such as neuropsychology, developmental, clinical, counselling, social and forensic psychology. Students will be provided with examples about the diversity of questions and methods used, as well as note the common ground that emerges in this diversity. The topics coverage will range from the neural bases of particular emotions to the role of emotion in applied settings.
The core aspect of the module is addiction and the psychological processes that determine this phenomenon. Initially, addiction will be defined and described, on the basis of its characteristics, risk and vulnerability factors. Also, psychoanalytic, cognitive, social and other types of approaches of addiction and its dimensions will be introduced. Moreover, the role of the family system in the initiation, maintenance and treatment of addiction will be presented. Addiction will be approached as a behaviour pattern in other fields as well, such as internet addiction and gambling, and the relation between addiction, comorbidity and criminality will be examined. Lastly, the module will conclude with the basic principles of addiction treatment and the different types of prevention and treatment programmes.
This module will present major theories and research on intimate relationships. More specifically it will examine theories and research regarding the development, maintenance, and breakdown of intimate relationships with emphasis upon the social factors underlying these processes. It will also present the biological, emotional and social bases of sexuality and intimacy. Finally, the course will also provide basic knowledge regarding practical applications of theories in couple therapy.
Welcome to the Bachelor’s Programme in Psychology — a conceptually rich and research-informed course of study designed for those who are curious about the human mind and passionate about understanding behaviour in its personal, social, and cultural dimensions. Whether your interest lies in mental health, education, relationships, or the dynamics of individual and group functioning, this programme will support you in developing a deep and critical understanding of psychological theory and evidence. As you progress through your studies, you will be encouraged to reflect on your own experiences, engage with complex ideas, and begin to shape your professional identity within a vibrant academic and learning community.
I chose the University of York Europe Campus in Greece, as I wanted to combine the exciting life in Greece with organized and comprehensive academic courses in Psychology, and I truly did. My experience so far is exactly what I imagined: diverse cultures everywhere, excellent facilities, and professors always by our side, guiding us in the academic world. As someone passionate about my field and eager to expand my knowledge, the University of York was the perfect choice. I highly recommend it.
