Bachelor in Psychology

For our study programs in Psychology, which are only offered in German, it is mandatory to speak German with a C1 level of language proficiency.

Classes and examinations of our core modules are generally held in German. Therefore, in-depth information is to be found on our German website. more
 

Structure of the Bachelor’s Program

At the University of Zurich, the Psychology major requires at least six semesters of study, comprising 120 ECTS credits for the major and 60 ECTS credits for the minor studies. The bachelor’s program is structured into an initial assessment phase and a subsequent advanced studies phase and concludes with the «Bachelor of Science in Psychology» degree.

Contents of the Bachelor’s Program

Psychology as an empirical science aims to describe, explain, and – under certain conditions – predict human behavior and experience in individuals as well as in groups. It involves the study of human development across the entire lifespan and the examination of internal and external factors underlying both normal and pathological development.

Students of the major subject Psychology acquire basic knowledge and the ability to think methodically and scientifically.

The BSc program covers the fields of «General Psychology» (general principles of cognition, motivation, and emotion), «Social, Organisational, and Business Psychology», «Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology», «Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience», «Developmental Psychology across the lifespan», «Personality and Assessment», and «Psychological Methods» (statistics and general methods).

A detailed description of the BSc program in psychology can be found on our German website. more 

Information as of: April 8, 2026