Bachelor in Psychology

Psychology is the field of science which examines human behaviours and cognitive processes. The information gathered in this field of science which places great importance on scientific research is used to comprehend facts and problems of humanity, increase our life quality and help to solve complex issues. Students who want to specialize in several sub-branches of psychology (Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychology of Health, Industry Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Sports Psychology, Educational Psychology etc.) first study basic psychology. This study includes basic courses such as research methods and statistics as well as compulsory courses which define the basic field of study of psychology and several elective courses.

Bahçeşehir University Department of Psychology runs Brain and Cognition Research Laboratory, Color Researches Laboratory and Observation- laboratory to be used in researchers and courses. Department of Psychology offers a minor program in Social Psychology. Moreover, our university offers Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neuropsychology Master Programs. Specialities lecturers in the department represent all sub-branches of psychology. Our lecturers are specialized in cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, developmental psychology, and neuroscience and they conduct research activities in these fields.

Graduates of the Department of Psychology may work in private and public bodies and institutions that offer psychological consultancy and therapy, hospitals and consultancy centres; several education institutions and related departments of private companies; as well as fields such as personnel employment, allocation, assessment, training and personal and public communication areas. They may also be employed in advertisement, public relations, sales and marketing, media, market research and similar fields. Kindergartens, day-care centres, schools, neurology and rehabilitation centres, research institutions administrative and research staff in specific ministries (i.e., Ministry of Health Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Justice etc.) employ graduates of the Department of Psychology in various positions.