Humanities, Society, and Culture: Psychology

The Psychology concentration offers an in-depth exploration into human behavior and the mind, combining theoretical learning with practical applications in psychology. Graduates receive a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.

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Accreditation	WASC + NABHE
Degree	Bachelor of Arts
Duration	3 years
Location	Prague, CZ
Tuition EU	31 781 USD
Tuition NON-EU	36 679 USD
Intake	Fall / Spring
Deadline	Rolling Admission

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About the program

The Psychology concentration will develop students’ understanding of human behavior, how the mind works, how we perceive and understand experience, and how to achieve mental wellbeing.

Building on the general education and major courses found in the Humanities, Society and Culture (HSC) BA program, the Psychology Concentration provides a comprehensive introduction to psychological principles, methods, and techniques. The core areas of psychology–developmental, social, cognitive, moral, and evolutionary–are covered, along with the psychology of emotions and motivation, interpersonal relations, and the subconscious.

The concentration will also enhance skills in critical reasoning, theoretical and empirical research, analysis, reflection, communication, cooperation, and problem solving, along with ethical awareness and the competencies essential for further study and training in the field of psychology.

The Psychology concentration consists of modules with required and optional courses that give students the freedom to explore what psychology is and what it means to them, while choosing courses that dovetail with their career and personal aspirations.

“What the humanities and social sciences do is open possibilities for you in multiple career paths. There is much talk about the use of a humanities degree nowadays. If you look at the surveys of employers worldwide and what they say they want from graduates, it is critical thinking and problem solving; it is being able to work with people in a team environment. These kinds of skills you get from a humanities degree. You are actively engaged, you are debating, and you are actively exercising those skills that employers say a graduate must have to engage in that field.”

Joshua M. Hayden, Lecturer, Chair of Dept. of Social Sciences

AAU’s Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

Below, you can find a list of courses and modules for the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Psychology.

For more information on the modular structure and the study program, please contact our admissions team at admissions@aauni.edu.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Psychology can expect to:

Demonstrate broad knowledge of the psychological theories, methods, as well as concepts across the fields of art, literature, film, philosophy, religion, history, politics, sociology, and anthropology
Employ appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods, concepts and theories
Address and solve moderately complex theoretical and practical issues and problems in changing contexts
Effectively communicate issues, problems, or dilemmas and their solutions
Take effective and responsible action both individually and within a team
Take into consideration diverse and changing socio-cultural contexts

Career Prospects

Upon graduation, students will have the knowledge, competence, and skills to confidently enter the workforce in a wide range of psychology-related fields including:

counseling
education
publishing
social care
civil service
human resources
public relations
management
marketing
academia

In addition, the Psychology concentration serves as a springboard for postgraduate study and further professional development to enter a career in a specific area of psychology or psychotherapy. It develops the competencies necessary for qualification in any number of fields, for example: lifespan psychology, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, clinical psychology, sport and occupational psychology, political and cross-cultural psychology, philosophy of the mind, and artificial intelligence.

Qualification Awarded

The degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, as per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, as per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

The psychology concentration is accredited by the Academic Council of Anglo-American University. Its completion will be indicated on the transcript and diploma supplement.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more, please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.

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See what our students have to say

My Prague Experience

AAU has high-quality professors and a wide variety of classes to choose from. The courses that are offered at AAU are quite unique compared to the other universities in the Czech Republic and the student body is extremely diverse which has led me to meet people from all across the world.

Hunter Andrews
Humanities, Society and Culture, USA

AAU classes are small, usually up to 25 people, which I believe makes the interaction between international classmates more personal and diverse. It is a huge advantage as students to get an opportunity to speak up, to express our personal opinion as well as get a chance to practice our presentational skills.