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    Bachelor's Degree in Psychology Universidad Europea de Andalucía

    Bachelor's Degree in Psychology Málaga

    A degree in psychology with a focus on wellbeing and social change.

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    Bachelor's degree in psychology (BSC Psychology) in Málaga

    Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Andalucía

    Campus-based
    Classes in English or Spanish
    		 Málaga 4 years, 240 ECTS
    Start: 14 sep. 2026
    		 School of Biomedical Sciences and Sport

    The Bachelor's Degree in Psychology offers a solid, practical education that will allow you to understand, analyse and improve human behaviour. You'll benefit from learning that focuses on case studies and practical simulations with actors, in facilities equipped with the latest technology in the field of psychology. Here, you'll be able to solve case studies, take part in and follow up on a range of scenarios, allowing you to gain experience in a realistic professional setting.

    With a focus on areas such as Clinical, Educational and Organisational Psychology, this degree prepares future psychologists to contribute to social welfare from an ethical and scientific perspective.

    Why study for a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in Malaga?

    Experiential learning

    You'll focus on simulated clinical cases that reflect real issues, allowing you to develop key skills and specialise in understanding human behaviour.

    Innovative curriculum

    With subjects ranging from clinical and health psychology to neuropsychology, forensic psychology and social intervention, you'll gain the skills needed to understand and improve people's psychological wellbeing.

    State-of-the-art facilities

    Enjoy 27,000m² of state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology in psychology: virtual reality and software with clinical cases, to treat a range of conditions and practice with virtual patients.

    Professional internships

    Access to a wide network of internship agreements with leading centres, where you'll observe clinical practice with real patients and take your first steps in the world of psychology.

    An innovative university project has arrived in Málaga

    Step into a transformative learning environment crafted to help you unlock your full potential and equip you with the tools you need to face the challenges of the future. Our innovative, hands-on approach to education immerses you in real-world learning, where you’ll collaborate with professionals from diverse fields. Here, you’ll gain not only expertise in your profession but also a holistic, future-ready perspective to make a lasting impact.

    State-of-the-art facilities

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    Hospital Simulado en campus de Villaviciosa de Odón

    Simulated Hospital

    Live the experience of working in a realistic clinical environment, with consultation rooms, hospitalization areas and fully equipped operating rooms. All designed to prepare you in a practical and safe way.

    Grado en Psicología Universidad Europea de Andalucía

    Psychosocial assistance center

    You will be able to train therapeutic techniques and expand your knowledge in clinical psychology, in a safe environment and guided by expert psychotherapists.

    Laboratorio de estructura y función

    Structure and Function Laboratory

    Explore the human body in detail through anatomical models, histological preparations and physiological simulators, acquiring a complete understanding of its structure and function.

    A curriculum designed to train psychologists to meet the challenges of today's mental health.

    This degree will provide you with a solid grounding in key areas such as behavioural biology, neuroanatomy and cognitive processes. You'll also develop your skills in psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention and understanding human behaviour. During the early years, you'll get a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of psychology. As you progress, you'll be able to delve deeper into areas of interest to you, such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology or neuropsychology, under the guidance of your professors. In the final year, you'll carry out intensive work placements in professional settings and will prepare your Final Degree Project (TFG), concluding your education with a holistic applied perspective.

    Plan de estudios ofertado en el curso actual

    Programa de estudios

    PRIMER CURSO

    MateriaECTSTipoIdioma de impartición
    History of psychology6BAEN/ES
    Memory and learning processes6BAEN/ES
    Behavioral biology6BAEN/ES
    Social psychology6BAEN/ES
    Sensation and perception6BAEN/ES
    Motivation and emotion6BAEN/ES
    Physiology6BAEN/ES
    Psychological assessment6BAEN/ES
    Thought and language6BAEN/ES
    Simulated rotating work placement6OBEN/ES

    SEGUNDO CURSO

    MateriaECTSTipoIdioma de impartición
    Neuroanatomy6BAEN/ES
    Personality and intelligence psychology6BAEN/ES
    Psychological intervention techniques6OBEN/ES
    Communication skills6OBEN/ES
    Assessment in clinical psychology6OBEN/ES
    Developmental psychology6BAEN/ES
    Psychopathology6OBEN/ES
    Simulated clinical stays12OBEN/ES
    Research methods in psychology6BAEN/ES

    TERCER CURSO

    MateriaECTSTipoIdioma de impartición
    Psychology of organizations6OBEN/ES
    Statistics applied to psychology6OBEN/ES
    Psychometry6OBEN/ES
    External academic practices I12PAEEN/ES
    Educational psychology6OBEN/ES
    Advanced psychopathology6OPEN/ES
    Neuropsychology6OPEN/ES
    Health psychology6OPEN/ES
    Therapist skills6OPEN/ES
    Introduction to criminology6OPEN/ES
    Psychology of testimony6OPEN/ES
    Penology and penitentiary law6OPEN/ES
    Legal and forensic medicine6OPEN/ES

    CUARTO CURSO

    MateriaECTSTipoIdioma de impartición
    Psychology of social and community intervention6OBEN/ES
    Ethical values6OBEN/ES
    University Activities6OBEN/ES
    External academic practices II12PAEEN/ES
    Final degree project6TFGEN/ES
    Psychopharmacology6OPEN/ES
    Psychogeriatrics6OPEN/ES
    Psychological treatment in childhood and adolescence6OPEN/ES
    Psychological treatment in adulthood6OPEN/ES
    Victimology6OPEN/ES
    Criminal psychology6OPEN/ES
    Psychosocial intervention in offenders6OPEN/ES
    Prevention and treatment of delinquency6OPEN/ES

    Universidad Europea de Andalucía is one of the few institutions that offers internships from the first year of the Psychology Degree, recognizing the importance of early practical experience in the comprehensive training of our students. From the beginning, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real professional settings, allowing them to consolidate their skills throughout their education. Throughout the program, students will participate in various internship courses that will provide them with applied skills in different professional environments.

    You will be able to complete your internships in hospitals, mental health clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, penitentiary centers, and private psychology practices. These agreements allow students to develop their competencies in a real professional environment, preparing them for future employment.

    Additionally, if you want to enhance your professional experience before completing your university education, you can participate in extracurricular internships.

    Key competencies

    Knowledge Skills Competencies
    Knowledge
    • KN01. Recognise the principles that define and articulate psychology as a scientific discipline, including its theories, methods and areas of application
    • KN02. Recognise the psychosocial principles of how groups, communities and social organisations function.
    • KN03. Identify the theoretical and methodological frameworks underpinning the study of psychological development and evolutionary processes in educational contexts throughout the life cycle, as well as the relationship between development and education.
    • KN04. Identify the qualities, abilities, personal skills, as well as aspects of professional ethics and legislation necessary for the job performance of the psychologist in different professional fields.
    • KN05. Describe the basic laws, biological foundations, brain or neuroendocrine substrates of behaviour, functions and psychological processes.
    • KN06. Describe the evaluation and intervention methods and the work tools most used by the different current trends in psychological intervention."
    Skills
    • SK01. Apply, through the profession's own methods, strategies that promote health and quality of life in individuals, groups, communities and organisations in the different contexts: educational, clinical, work, organisations and community
    • SK02. Intervene in those psychological, behavioural and relational phenomena that affect people's legal behaviour through assessment, prevention and, where appropriate, counselling and/or treatment.
    • SK03. Apply appropriate principles, techniques and knowledge to assess, diagnose, explain, treat, modify and prevent mental disorders or any other behaviour relevant to health and disease processes based on the needs and demands of the recipients
    • SK04. Apply research designs, formulation procedures, hypothesis testing and interpretation of results in psychological research.
    • SK05. Provide feedback to the recipients of requested services using appropriate communication strategies.
    • SK06. Analyse relevant data relating to human behaviour, individual and social, and the context in which it occurs, in order to make informed judgements on social, scientific or ethical issues.
    Competencies
    • CMP01. Analyse the needs and demands of those for whom psychological action is intended in different contexts.
    • CMP02. Establish the psychological action goals in different contexts, proposing and negotiating these goals with the recipients and those affected.
    • CMP03. Plan and conduct a psychological interview.
    • CMP04. Describe and measure variables (personality, intelligence and other aptitudes, attitudes, etc.) and cognitive, emotional, psychobiological and behavioural processes.
    • CMP05. Identify individual, group or intergroup differences, problems and needs.
    • CMP06. Diagnose psychological problems and disorders, following the criteria of the profession.
    • CMP07. Describe and measure interaction processes, group dynamics and group and intergroup structure.
    • CMP08. Describe and measure organisational and inter-organisational interaction processes, dynamics and structure.
    • CMP09. Identify organisational and inter-organisational problems and needs.
    • CMP10. Analyse the context in which individual behaviours develop, as well as group and organisational processes.
    • CMP11. Select and manage instruments, products and services, identifying the people and groups concerned.
    • CMP12. Design and adapt instruments, products and services, according to requirements and restrictions.
    • CMP13. Test and validate instruments, products and services (prototypes or pilot tests).
    • CMP14. Define the objectives and draw up the intervention plan according to the purpose of the intervention (prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, insertion, accompaniment...)
    • CMP15. Choose the appropriate psychological intervention techniques to achieve the objectives.
    • CMP16. Apply strategies and methods of direct intervention on the recipients: psychological counselling, therapy, negotiation, mediation.
    • CMP17. Apply strategies and methods of direct intervention on contexts: construction of healthy scenarios.
    • CMP18. Apply indirect intervention strategies and methods through others: advice, training of trainers and other actors.
    • CMP19. Plan the evaluation of programmes and interventions.
    • CMP20. Select and construct indicators and measurement techniques to evaluate programmes and interventions.
    • CMP21. Measure and obtain relevant data for the evaluation of interventions.
    • CMP22. Analyse and interpret the results of psychological assessment.
    • CMP23. Provide feedback to recipients in an appropriate and accurate manner.
    • CMP24. Describe and assess the ethical obligations of psychology.
    • CMP25. Apply the acquired knowledge, abilities and skills in professional settings related to psychology in a comprehensive and practical way.
    • CMP26. Prepare, present and defend an original work-project, combining the skills acquired in the degree course.
    • CMP27. Come up with new ideas and concepts based on known ideas and concepts, arriving at conclusions or solving problems, challenges and situations in an original way in the academic and professional environment.
    • CMP28. Convey messages (ideas, concepts, feelings, arguments), both orally and in writing, strategically aligning the interests of the various actors involved in communication in the academic and professional environment.
    • CMP29. Use information and communication technology to search for and analyse data, as well as to research, communicate and learn.
    • CMP30. Help others by guiding and directing them towards concrete objectives and goals, taking into account their points of view, particularly in professional situations of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) in today's world.
    • CMP31. Work with others to achieve a shared academic or professional objective, making active, empathetic contributions while demonstrating active listening and respect for all involved.
    • CMP32. Combine analysis with critical thinking in the evaluation of different professional ideas or opportunities and their potential for error, based on objective evidence and data leading to effective and valid decision-making.
    • CMP33. Adapt to adverse and unexpected situations that lead to stress, whether they be personal or professional, overcoming them and even turning them into opportunities for positive change.
    • CMP34. Demonstrate ethical conduct and social commitment in the performance of one's duties, as well as awareness of inequality and diversity.

    Employability

    Career opportunities for the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in Malaga

    The field of Psychology is constantly expanding and gaining importance globally. It is applied in a range of contexts and adapted to the needs of each individual to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. In recent years, new specialities have emerged, offering psychologists a wide range of opportunities for specialisation and professional development. Clinical, educational, forensic and organisational psychology are just some of the fields in which you’ll be able to practice. With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, you'll be able to assess, understand and tackle different problems, offering effective and ethical solutions based on your specialisation.

    The history of psychology

    Career opportunities

    • Prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
    • Health promotion and illness prevention.
    • Neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation.
    • Mental health programme planning.
    • Assessment, planning and intervention in psychosocial rehabilitation programmes.
    • Issuing certificates for drivers, possession of weapons, dangerous animals, security guards, etc.

    * Training in clinical psychology or as a general health psychologist is required. (Health centres, health services, psychology practices, exam centres, etc.).

    • Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of learning difficulties or educational needs.
    • Guidance, vocational and professional counselling for students, teachers and family members.
    • Educational institutions and psychology practices.
    • Hiring, training and professional development.
    • Analysis of consumer, customer, employee behaviour, etc.
    • Market research.
    • Occupational health and safety, quality systems and marketing & advertising. (Companies, consultancies, media, etc.).
    • Experts in legal proceedings.
    • Specialists in family law.
    • Victim support programmes.
    • Conflict mediators.
    • Psychological management in prisons.
    • Intervention with juvenile offenders and crime prevention programmes.
    • Psychology corps in the Armed Forces, Civil Guard, National or Autonomous Police.
    • Courts, prisons, security forces and corps, Directorate-General for Traffic, insurance companies.
    • Intervention in communities (social minorities).
    • Development cooperation activities (humanitarian aid).
    • Development of programmes for entering the labour market and socio-cultural activity.
    • Intervention in emergencies and disasters.
    • Care services for people with disabilities or disadvantaged people.
    • State, regional or local public authorities, national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private bodies linked to public authorities.
    • Emotional management and psychological rehabilitation for athletes.
    • Leisure and recreational activity manager.
    • Sports, cultural, leisure and recreational organisations.
    • University professor.
    • Research staff.
    • Intervention in the media.

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    The ideal profile for the Bachelor's Degree in Psychology includes people who are genuinely passionate about understanding and improving the emotional and mental wellbeing of others, who also have a deep interest in psychological processes and human behaviour. These students stand out for their interpersonal skills and their ability to listen and empathise, which are key qualities for interacting effectively with a wide range of people. They also have an analytical approach that allows them to assess and address a range of issues, as well as a strong willingness to learn and adapt to developments in psychological research and techniques.

    Faculty

    The faculty of the Psychology Degree at the Universidad Europea de Andalucía is composed of a highly qualified teaching team, whose experience and training ensure an excellent education in the field of psychology. Our professors include doctors and experts in various areas of psychology, enriching the academic and professional experience of our students.

    The faculty is committed to the comprehensive training of students, providing an education that not only covers the theoretical foundations of psychology but also emphasizes practical application and the development of interpersonal skills. Thanks to the diversity of specializations among the teaching staff, students have the opportunity to learn from experts in areas such as clinical psychology, educational psychology, social psychology, and psychobiology, among others.

    Additionally, all our instructors are accredited with a C1 language level, ensuring high-quality teaching in both Spanish and English, which facilitates access to an international education and prepares students for a globalized work environment.

    Academic quality

    As part of its strategy, the University has an internal quality plan whose objective is to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and which allows it to face future challenges with the maximum guarantee of success. In this way, it is committed to promoting the achievement of external recognitions and accreditations, both nationally and internationally; the measurement and analysis of results; simplification in management; and the relationship with the external regulator.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    You will learn how to understand, assess and improve human behaviour from a scientific and ethical perspective. The curriculum covers psychological assessment, intervention techniques, personality, cognition, social psychology, psychopathology, neuropsychology and research methods.

    You will study clinical and health psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, social and community intervention, forensic psychology and neuropsychology. Elective subjects allow you to explore areas such as criminal psychology, psychogeriatrics and psychological treatment across different life stages.

    The programme provides practical experience from the first year and includes external academic placements later in the curriculum. Students may gain experience in hospitals, mental health clinics, rehabilitation centres, schools, prisons and private psychology practices.

    Students have access to facilities designed for practical and simulated learning, including a Simulated Hospital, consultation spaces and a psychosocial support centre. Virtual reality tools and clinical case software are also used to practise with simulated patients in a safe environment.

    The Bachelor’s Degree provides the academic foundation for a career in psychology, but additional regulated postgraduate training is required to practise as a General Health Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist in Spain. The degree also prepares you for professional areas that do not require this specific healthcare qualification.

    Graduates can develop their careers in healthcare, education, human resources, organisational psychology, social and community intervention, legal and forensic psychology, sport, research and teaching. The specific professional requirements depend on the area of psychology in which you wish to practise.