Program Overview
Gain fundamental knowledge of psychological theory and scientific research skills as well as insights into various applications fields and psychological intervention.
Career Opportunities
Study and Career opportunities To become a psychologist, students must continue their academic education with a Master’s degree in psychology. The Bachelor in Psychology is internationally recognized, allowing graduates to continue their psychology studies at the University of Luxembourg or at other universities worldwide. The BAP also offers all the content required for a Master’s degree in psychotherapy in Germany. More info Download the flyer Objectives Career perspectives Not every psychologist is a psychotherapist In the public perception, psychology is often associated with psychotherapy – but psychologists have a much wider and an increasingly differentiated range of professions and fields of activity open to them after their studies.In the health and social sector, psychologists not only work as psychotherapists or clinical psychologists but also, for instance, as neuropsychologists, health psychologists, emergency psychologists, or gerontopsychologists. In the business sector, psychologists work in the fields of industrial and organisational psychology, marketing, or media.In the public sector, the range of possible professions covers, among others, school psychology, criminology or forensics, sports psychology, or traffic psychology.And of course, students can also aim for a career in academia and become scientists in the field of psychology. Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme The “Bachelor in Psychology” is divided into 16 compulsory modules and 2 compulsory elective modules. Students must pass all 16 compulsory modules and at least 1 of the 2 compulsory elective modules to successfully complete the study programme. Course catalogue winter 2025-2026 Course catalogue summer 2026 Module handbook 2025-2026 Academic Contents Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester structure Please refer to the detailed course descriptions in the course catalogue of the winter semester (download section above) Number of ECTS credits for this module: Psychologie générale I : Apprentissage et mémoire Number of ECTS credits for this module: 5 ECTS Sozialpsychologie I: Theoretische Ansätze Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS Biopsychologie I: Aufbau des Nervensystems & Sinnesphysiologie Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS Persönlichkeitspsychologie I: Grundlagen, Theorien und Methoden Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS Einführung in das Studium der Psychologie Number of ECTS credits for this module: 2 ECTS Geschichte der Psychologie & Psychotherapie Number of ECTS credits for this module: 3 ECTS Initiation à la méthodologie de recherche Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS Statistiques descriptives Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS Full-time ECTS credit: 30 Course offer for Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Psychologie générale I : Apprentissage et mémoire (General Psychology I: Learning and Memory) ECTS credits: 5 Course code: BAP-131 Course title: Psychologie générale I : Apprentissage et mémoire (General Psychology I: Learning and Memory) Number of ECTS: 5 Course code: BAP-131 Module(s): Allgemeine Psychologie (General Psychology) Language: FR Mandatory: Yes ⦁ Les étudiants sont familiers avec différents modèles de psychologie de l’apprentissage et de la mémoire et les processus sous-jacents.⦁ Les élèves comprennent le rôle de l’apprentissage et de la m
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. Specific information for the Bachelor in Psychology Requirements Admission to the BAP requires a university entrance qualification, i.e. either the Luxembourgish ‘Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires’ or an equivalent diploma (e.g. “Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife”, «Baccalauréat général» etc.) For a non-Luxembourg secondary school leaving certificate, the equivalence of the diploma must be applied for, subject to a fee, at the Department for the Recognition of Diplomas of the Luxembourg Ministry of Education («Ministère de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse»).Recognition does not have to be granted at the time of application, but should be submitted before the start of studies. As processing can take several weeks, we recommend submitting your application early. Further information on the recognition of non-Luxembourg secondary school qualifications can be found here: https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/famille-education/enseignement-secondaire/jeune-recemment-arrive-pays/reconnaissance-etudes/reconnaissance-bac-maturite.html Applicants with a secondary school leaving certificate from non-EU countries can find information about admission requirements on the University of Luxembourg website; different application deadlines apply to them. As the classes are held in German, french ans English, a good knowledge of all three languages is required: German: at least level C1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). French and English: at least level B2. Classes are taught in only one of these languages, with the majority of classes (60-65%) being held in German. If your language skills are not documented (e.g. by your school leaving certificate), please enclose the relevant la
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 8 Jul 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4,5,6)
- Start Date September
- Language English / French / German
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
