Program Overview
The Psychology at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Poland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 3,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biological Foundations of Human Behaviour
- Mental health
- Psychology of Personality
- Social Psychology
- Psychology of Emotions and Motivation
- Psychology of Individual Differences
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Individually-supervised Project
- Psychology as a Helping Profession
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Applied Behavioural Analysis
- Principles of Learning
- Autism and Developmental Disabilities
- Childhood Disorders
- Mental Health
- Psychology as a Helping Profession
- Substance Abuse and Addiction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
TheAdmission Officer will contact you when your online Application Form (not for Erasmus applicants) will be registrated. Should you have any problems, please fill PDF Application Form and send your application form to this email: admissions@swps.edu.pl Following documents will be needed for further procedure:
- a copy of your high school diploma
- a copy of the legalization of your high school diploma
- a copy of the sworn translation into Polish of your high school diploma and the legalization
- a copy of admission fee slip (non-refundable)
- a copy of your passport
- a copy of your national ID
- a health certificate issued in or translated into Polish
- 3 photographs (size: 35x45mm), left profile visible
- two copies of the tuition agreement and the appendix (printed and signed on each page) it will be sent to you in a separate email shortly (it will be send to You when You will send us the Application Form)
- a document certifying your knowledge of English
To apply to English Studies (BA and MA programs) and Psychology in English language (MA program), you need:
- a certificate proving your proficiency in English (the list according to Appendix), or
- an entrance exam at SWPS (dates to be fixed)
Documents required after the qualification and before the beginning of the academic year:
- a copy of a visa
- a copy of an insurance policy, a copy of the European Health Insurance Card or a certificate of accession to the National Healthcare System (NFZ) immediately after the beginning of studies
- the original of your high school diploma (before the process of nostrification)
- the original of the legalization/apostille (before the process of nostrification)
- the original of a Polish translation of your high school diploma and the legalization/apostille before the process of nostrification
Documents required untill the end of the 1st semester (in cases when nostrification is required):
- the original of a sworn translation into Polish of the certificate of your high school diploma and the legalization/apostille*
- a certificate of the nostrification** of your high school diploma
- the original of your high school diploma
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Warsaw, Poland
SWPS University is a private non-profit university in Poland, established in 1996. It operates six campuses across major Polish cities, with its primary campus located in Warsaw.
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months