Are you interested in the human mind and how digital technology impacts behaviour? In this Bachelor’s, you explore the human psyche in a modern context, training you as a future-focused psychologist.
Language
English-taught Dutch-taught
Duration
3 years
Start
1 September 2026
1 September 2027
Location
Enschede
Numerus fixus
English track: 250 spots Dutch track: mandatory matching
Combine psychological knowledge with a practical and future-focused approach.
Do you want to help others become stronger, more positive and resilient in life as a psychologist? Would you like to use your knowledge to come up with solutions for real challenges, such as in healthcare, education, business, or even in fight against terrorism? Do you want to learn how to respond as a psychologist to the changes happening in today’s and tomorrow’s world?
Our Bachelor's in Psychology gives you a solid foundation in classic psychology, such as clinical psychology, personality theory and social psychology. You’ll also learn how to apply this knowledge in practical projects and solutions for current societal issues.
You can choose either a (fully) English or Dutch track within the programme. Good to know: only the English-taught track has a numerus fixus.
A day in the life of a Psychology student
Wondering what it's like to study Psychology? Yara gives you a glimpse into her student life.
Why study psychology at UT?
Many people think of psychology mainly as therapy and helping people with problems. At our university, you’ll learn that too: clinical psychology is an important part of the programme. But psychology goes much further. In this bachelor’s degree, you’ll discover how to understand and use human behaviour and thinking to tackle all kinds of societal challenges. Think of crime, health issues, or the influence of artificial intelligence on our society.
You’ll get to know different areas of psychology, such as clinical psychology, personality psychology, cognitive neuropsychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology. With this knowledge, you’ll come up with smart solutions to real problems. For example, how to deal with game addiction, how to improve road safety because people are often distracted by their phones, or how to create robots that are friendly to people.
The Bachelor’s in Psychology is offered in Dutch as well as English. You can choose the track that fits you best. The English track is fully-taught in English, in the Dutch track you will work on projects and group assignments in Dutch, while literature and lectures are mostly in English. The programme content is the same in both tracks. The difference lies in application: the Dutch track includes a mandatory matching activity, while the English track has a selective numerus fixus of 250 students.
Education at the University of Twente is known to be personal and informal, and this Bachelor's is no different. We have an open-door policy and you will receive more individual attention and guidance than at most other universities. The atmosphere between lecturers and students is friendly and informal: you can always approach someone with your questions. Together with our study association S.V. Dimensie, we continuously improve our education and organise all kinds of study-related activities. Here, you will live your student life to the fullest and grow both professionally and personally!
The Bachelor's in Psychology offers you excellent job opportunities, especially if you complete a master's programme after the Bachelor's - in Psychology or another related master's programme. You can work in (mental) health care, but there are plenty of other opportunities in business, education or government, for example. To give you an idea, we've listed some of the positions you could end up in as a graduate.
